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Opuntia is a mesophytic plant.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question states that Opuntia is a mesophytic plant. We need to determine if this statement is true or false. 2. **Defining Opuntia**: Opuntia is a genus of cacti commonly known as prickly pear. It belongs to the family Cactaceae. 3. **Identifying Plant Types**: - **Mesophytic Plants**: These plants thrive in moderate moisture conditions, neither too dry nor too wet. - **Xerophytic Plants**: These plants are adapted to survive in dry environments with limited water availability. 4. **Analyzing Opuntia's Habitat**: Opuntia is typically found in arid and semi-arid regions, which indicates that it is adapted to dry conditions. 5. **Conclusion**: Since Opuntia is adapted to dry environments and is classified as a xerophytic plant, the statement that Opuntia is a mesophytic plant is false. 6. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the answer to the question is **False**.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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