Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Following table summarises the comparisons between phyllodades and cladodes (cladophylls). Pick up the wrong differences and select the correct option,
A
(i) and (ii)
B
(ii) and (v)
C
(iii) and (v)
D
(ii) and (iv)
Answer
(ii) and (v)
Explanation
Solution
Phyllodades have unlimited (or indefinite) growth whereas cladodes have a limited (or definite) growth. Opuntia and Euphorbia royleana are the examples of phyllodades whereas Ruscus aculeatus and Asparagus are the examples of cladodes.