176. Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as: (1) Cladodes (2) Phyllodes (3) Phylloclades (4) Scales
176. Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as: (1) Cladodes (2) Phyllodes (3) Phylloclades (4) Scales

Solution: (3) Phylloclade is the alteration of the stem into flat green organs that execute the tasks of leaves, whereas phyllode is the modification of the petiole.