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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

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A type of siphonostele where the vascular cylinder is dissected by leaf gaps, resulting in a network-like appearance and found in most advanced ferns, is called a:
Options
A Haplostele
B Actinostele
C Solenostele
D Dictyostele
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20 describes Dictyostele as 'a type of siphonostele where the vascular cylinder is dissected by leaf gaps, resulting in a network (or net-like appearance) of vascular strands. It is found in most advanced ferns'.

Hint

This stele type is specifically associated with advanced ferns and a network appearance.

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