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In a leaf, when its lamina is entire or when incised, the incisions do not touch the midrib then this type of leaf is known as

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the characteristics of the leaf described and identify the type of leaf based on those characteristics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Leaf Structure**: - The question mentions a leaf with a lamina that is either entire (smooth, without any cuts) or incised (having cuts or indentations), but importantly, these incisions do not reach the midrib (the central vein of the leaf). 2. **Identifying Leaf Types**: - When a leaf has an entire lamina, it means there are no cuts or lobes, while an incised lamina has cuts that do not extend to the midrib. This indicates that the leaf is not deeply lobed. 3. **Recognizing Venation Patterns**: - The transcript mentions that the veins in the leaf run parallel to each other, which is a characteristic of parallel venation. This type of venation is commonly found in monocotyledonous plants (monocots). 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the characteristics described (entire or incised lamina that does not touch the midrib and parallel venation), we can conclude that this type of leaf is known as a **monocot leaf**. ### Final Answer: The type of leaf described is known as a **monocot leaf**. ---
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