Basal Alternate Opposite Whorled Leaves also have a variety of shapes. A leaf wi

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Basal Alternate Opposite Whorled Leaves also have a variety of shapes. A leaf with a single blade is termed simple, while a leaf with the blade divided into distinct leaflets is compound. Explain why you think leaflets of compound leaves are arranged in arrays so as not overlap each other? One plant has large simple leaves, the other thin needle-like compound leaves. Which leaf type will be best for a light-limited rainforest understory? Why? Which leaf type will be best for a desert environment? Why?

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9)The leaflets of compund leaves are in arrays so that all of them can get water rather than being overlapped where others wont get sunlight and water and might die.

10)Simple lef is better for a rainforest as it will get rain, sunligh and carbon dioxide easily to grow there.

11)Bipinnately is bet for desert as leaves are in form of arrays which allow them to get enough sunlight.

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