Question

distinguish between phyllocade and phyllode..... explain it briefly frnds......

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Answer 1

Explanation:

• Phylloclade is type of stem modification where the stem modifies into fleshy flattened (in Opuntia)/ cylindrical (in Euphorbia) structure to conduct photosynthesis.
• Whereas; Phyllode is a type of leaf modification where the petiole modifies into a flattened structures replacing leaves to conduct photosynthesis.

eg:- seen in Australian Acacia.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A phyllode is a modified petiole or a shoot that connects the stem with leaf; its function resembles that of a leaf. A phylloclade, by contrast, is a modified stem, that is responsible for photosynthesis. Melanoxylone is an example of a plant with phyllodes while cactus and cocoloba have phylloclades.