Why do leaves of some plants get modified?
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Like other organs, leaves are often modified for functions other than photosynthesis. Below are a few examples: Tendrils-of plants are leaves modified for support. In some plants the entire leaf is a tendril; photosynthesis in these plants is delegated to leaflike structures called stipules at the base of each leaf.
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Leaves of some plants get modified in the form of spines that reduce water loss and also act as a defence. Some are modified into tendrils to provide support to the plant. Some leaves are thick that help in water storage. Some are modified to catch and digest insects.
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