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Phyllode is an adaptation to
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Heterophtic environment
  • B Halophytic environment
  • C Mesophytic environment
  • D Xerophytic environment
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Xerophytic environment
Many xerophytes reduce the size of their leaves to minimize water loss. Such plant develop phyllodes to carry out photosynthesis. e.g. Acacia, Melanoxylon and Parkinsonia.

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