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Petiole modified into leaf like structure and leaves are changed into spines in
Petiole modified into leaf like structure and leaves are changed into spines in
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The correct option is A Phyllode
Certain plants like xerophytic plants are adapted to survive in an environment with little water. In these plant, the leaves are changed into spines. When the petioles become flat and wide and the true leaves become reduced or vanish altogether, then these are known as phyllodes. It is also known as phyllodia or cladophylls. The phyllode functions as the leaf. They are common in the genus Acacia.Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Certain plants like xerophytic plants are adapted to survive in an environment with little water. In these plant, the leaves are changed into spines. When the petioles become flat and wide and the true leaves become reduced or vanish altogether, then these are known as phyllodes. It is also known as phyllodia or cladophylls. The phyllode functions as the leaf. They are common in the genus Acacia.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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