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_______are the green stems of limited growth which have taken over the function of photosynthesis form leaves.

A

Phylloclades

B

Cladodes

C

Phyllodes

D

Stem thorns

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B
Cladodes (cladophylls) are green stems of limited growth (usually one internode long), which have taken over the function of photosynthesis from the leaves. It is an adaptation to reduce water loss. The true leaves are reduced to scales or spines, e.g., Asparagus and Ruscus.
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