The stem of Opuntia is .........

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(B) In $Opuntia$ (prickly pear),the stem is modified into a flattened,fleshy,green structure known as a $Phylloclade$. This modification allows the pl

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(B) In $Opuntia$ (prickly pear),the stem is modified into a flattened,fleshy,green structure known as a $Phylloclade$. This modification allows the plant to perform photosynthesis and store water,which is an adaptation to survive in arid (dry) environments. The leaves are often reduced to spines to minimize water loss through transpiration.

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