Q. Modification of petiole into leaf-like structure is called
A) Cladode
B) Phylloclade
C) Phyllode
D) Pistillode
Explanation
The lamina in compound leaf of some plants (e.g., Acacia sp, Parkinsonia) falls off soon and petiole gets modified into sickle shaped leafy structure, which performs photosynthesis. Such a modified petiole is called phyllode (phyllodia).
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