What is unusual about larch trees? What is unusual about larch trees? a. Their c

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What is unusual about larch trees?

What is unusual about larch trees?

a. Their cones are extremely large compared to the size of the tree; a larch cone is typically more than 20 cm in diameter. b. They are angiosperms that show convergent evolution with gymosperms; like many gymnosperms, they have modified leaves referred to as "needles." c. The are coniferous trees that shed their needles (leaves) in the fall and regrow them in the spring. d. They are angiosperms that produce cones instead of flowers and fruits.

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Corect option. C

Ans. Option 1. Incorrect. Some species of Larch can grow several feet in length. So, their cone (approx.. 40 cm, less than 2 feet) is much smaller than the tree.

Option 2. Incorrect. Larch are gymnosperms.

Option. C. Correct. Conifers generally do not shed leaves. However, unlike other conifers, Larch shed their leaves in the fall which regrow next spring.

Therefore, this feature is unusual about Larch.

Option. D. Incorrect. Being gymnosperm, Larch do not flower and fruit.

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