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Spines present on the areoles of Opunita...

Spines present on the areoles of Opunita represent

A

stem

B

leaves

C

buds

D

phyllodes

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B
In Opuntia leaves are modified into spines in order to protect the plant from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.
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