Single Choice

Cladode' is a characteristic morphological feature of

AAsparagus and Ruscus
Correct Answer
BCasuarina and Opuntia
CCladophora and Cactus
DCitrus and Acacia

Solution

Phylloclade is a modified stem in which branches have unlimited growth. They become green and flat. It is a characteristic morphological feature of Opuntia and Casuarina. Phylloclade with one internode is called cladode. Cladode is a modified stem. In this, branches have limited growth. They become green and flat-like leaf. It is a characteristic morphological feature of Asparagus and Ruscus.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Asparagus and Ruscus'.

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