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Casuarina equisetifolia is a...

Casuarina equisetifolia is a

A

Mesophyte

B

Xerophyte

C

Halophyte

D

Forest epiphyte

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The correct Answer is:
B
In the majority of the xerophytes the leaves are thick fleshy with water storage tissue. Leaves may be very much reduced and take the shape scales or needles e.g. casuarina, pinus, and equisetum.
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