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The petiole is also known as _________.

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Peduncle
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Hypopodium
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C
Mesopodium
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Epipodium
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Solution

The correct option is D Mesopodium
The petiole also called the mesopodium is a cylindrical or sub-cylindrical smooth or grooved stalk of the leaf which lifts the lamina above the level of the stem.
So, the correct option is 'Mesopodium'.

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