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Question:

'Cladode' is a characteristic morphological feature of Cladophora and Cactus, Citrus and Acacia, Asparagus and Ruscus, Casuarina and Opuntia?

Cladophora and Cactus

Asparagus and Ruscus

Casuarina and Opuntia

Citrus 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'.