Q. The existence of two types of leaves in the same plant, is called

A) Phyllody
B) Phylloclade
C) Heterophylly
D) Heterosis
Explanation

Heterophylly is the phenomenon in which morphologically dissimilar leaves are produced on the same plant body. Many aquatic plants, e.g., Ranunculusscleretus produce very much dissected submerged leaves with simple and entire floating leaves at the same time on the same plant body.

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