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Which of these stem modifications are seen in aquatic plants?

A

Runner

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Stolon

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Sucker

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Offset

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The correct option is D
Offset

Offsets are generally found in aquatic plants like Pistia. Offset is a short runner one internode long. It originates from leaf axil, grows as a short horizontal branch. It produces a rosette of leaves above and adventitious roots below.

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