Notes from NEET topper
4. Phyllotaxy:
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Phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement of leaves on a stem or branch.
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Common phyllotaxy patterns include alternate (one leaf per node), opposite (two leaves per node, opposite each other), and whorled (three or more leaves per node in a circular arrangement).
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Phyllotaxy patterns can help in species identification.