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What is autumn wood called as?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Wood Formation**: In plants, wood is formed from the vascular cambium, which is a layer of cells that divides to produce new xylem (wood) and phloem (bark). 2. **Seasons and Wood Types**: Wood formation varies with the seasons. During spring, the cambium is more active, producing wider xylem vessels that allow for efficient water transport. This type of wood is known as spring wood. 3. **Autumn Wood Characteristics**: As the seasons change to autumn and winter, the cambium becomes less active. The xylem vessels produced during this time are narrower and denser, resulting in what is referred to as autumn wood. ...
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