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The pitcher of Nepenthes (pitcher plant) is a modified
The pitcher of Nepenthes (pitcher plant) is a modified
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The correct option is B leaf blade
The leaf blade or lamina gets modified into a pitcher like structure in Nepenthes. The plant has a pitcher to trap insects. These plants live in nitrogen deficient soils and fulfill their nitrogen requirements from the insects.
Leaf base is of two types - pulvinus (leguminous plants) and sheathing (monocots). It is not modified for any other function.
Petiole is modified to form phyllode in Australian Acacia.
Stipules are two lateral leaf-like structures present on either side of the leaf base. They are modified to form tendrils in Smilax.
The leaf blade or lamina gets modified into a pitcher like structure in Nepenthes. The plant has a pitcher to trap insects. These plants live in nitrogen deficient soils and fulfill their nitrogen requirements from the insects.
Leaf base is of two types - pulvinus (leguminous plants) and sheathing (monocots). It is not modified for any other function.
Petiole is modified to form phyllode in Australian Acacia.
Stipules are two lateral leaf-like structures present on either side of the leaf base. They are modified to form tendrils in Smilax.
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