Match Each Description to the Item Listed Below

question 51

Multiple Choice

Match each description to the item listed below.
-cladode

• A)flattened photosynthetic stem that stores water; succulents
• B)"runners"; horizontal branches from main stem; contain nodes
• C)thickened areas of underground stolons used for food storage
• D)fleshy main stem that grows horizontally underground
• E)thick underground stem that stores nutrients; has nodes off of which shoots arise
• F)short underground stem with overlapping thick leaves called scales

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