When the veins are net-like and present on both sides of the midrib, the venation is called _______.

reticulate

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parallel

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fibrous

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reticulate

The arrangement of veins on the lamina of a leaf is called venation. When this arrangement is net or mesh-like on both sides of the midrib, the venation is called reticulate. If the veins are arranged parallely to each other, then the venation is called parallel venation.

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When the veins are net-like and present on both sides of the midrib, the venation is called _______.

Identify the error(s) in the given statements:

In reticulate venation, veins from the midrib run parallel to each other.

When the veins are net-like on both sides of the leaf, the venation is

State whether the following statements are true or false.

Statement A: In parallel venation, veins run parallel to each other on both sides of the midrib.
Statement B: Hibiscus leaf shows parallel venation.

Assertion: Tamarind plant has reticulate venation.
Reason: In reticulate venation, the veins in a leaf occur in an irregular way forming a net-like design.

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