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In aquatic plant Ranunculus flabellair (buttercup), submerged leaves are highly dissected whereas the emerged leaves are broad and lobed. This is an example ofA. heterophyllyB. enviornmental plasticityC. phenologyD. both (a) and (b)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Heterophylly is the occurrtence of different types of leaves on the same plant in different growth phases or under different environmental conditions. In case of environmental plasticity as shown by aquatic plant Ranunclus flabellaris (Buttercup), the submerged leaves are highly dissected whilke the emerged leaves are broad and lobed.


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