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... contain a single seed leaf , and dicotyledons ( dicots ) contain two . Although this sounds like a trivial distinction , other structural differences between mono- cots and dicots carry over into the organization of stems , leaves , and ...
... contain a single seed leaf , and dicotyledons ( dicots ) contain two . Although this sounds like a trivial distinction , other structural differences between mono- cots and dicots carry over into the organization of stems , leaves , and ...
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... contain distinct nodes where leaves are attached and internode regions that connect the nodes . Small axillary buds are found where leaves attach to the nodes . These nodes contain undeveloped tissue that can produce new stems and ...
... contain distinct nodes where leaves are attached and internode regions that connect the nodes . Small axillary buds are found where leaves attach to the nodes . These nodes contain undeveloped tissue that can produce new stems and ...
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... containing organic and inorganic mole- cules , as well as a mixture of minerals that may include essential plant nutrients . Soil particles vary in size and composition . Sandy soils contain quartz ( SiO2 ) particles that are classified ...
... containing organic and inorganic mole- cules , as well as a mixture of minerals that may include essential plant nutrients . Soil particles vary in size and composition . Sandy soils contain quartz ( SiO2 ) particles that are classified ...
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