Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29, Problem 12TYK
Which of the following best describes megaphylls?
- a. large leaves
- b. fern fronds that develop from megaspores
- c. leaves specialized for reproduction
- d. leaves with branching vascular systems
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