A Leaf Arrangement in Which There Are Two Leaves at a Node

question 17

Multiple Choice

A leaf arrangement in which there are two leaves at a node is called ________.

• A) alternate
• B) opposite
• C) palmate
• D) whorled
• E) crowded

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Definitions:

Sacropterygian Fishes

An ancient group of lobe-finned fishes, some of whose descendants evolved into terrestrial vertebrates.

Ancestral

Relating to or inherited from an ancestor or ancestors.

Amphibians

Amphibians are a class of cold-blooded vertebrates that include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts, characterized by their ability to live both on land and in water.

Chordate Group

A large group of animals that, at some stage in their development, possess a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.