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Occurrence of more than one type of leaves on the same plant is _________.
Occurrence of more than one type of leaves on the same plant is _________.
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The correct option is A Heterophylly
Heterophylly is a phenomenon in which a same plant possesses more than one type of leaf. The phenomenon is seen in semi-aquatic plants. There are two types of leaves, one on the upper surface of water and other on the lower surface of water. The underwater leaves are thin and lack stomata. The aerial leaves are thick and have stomata. Example includes Limnophila.Thus, the correct answer is 'Heterophylly.'
Heterophylly is a phenomenon in which a same plant possesses more than one type of leaf. The phenomenon is seen in semi-aquatic plants. There are two types of leaves, one on the upper surface of water and other on the lower surface of water. The underwater leaves are thin and lack stomata. The aerial leaves are thick and have stomata. Example includes Limnophila.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Heterophylly.'
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