Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 27 - Critical Thinking - Page 467: 4

Answer

Eudicot growth pattern includes lateral growth that occurs after primary growth. Primary growth occurs at the top of a tree, so the older section of a tree at the base will have had more time for secondary growth. As time goes on, the tree will grow taller and wider, with lower sections of the tree being wider due to having more time for secondary growth.

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Eudicot growth pattern includes lateral growth that occurs after primary growth. Primary growth occurs at the top of a tree, so the older section of a tree at the base will have had more time for secondary growth. As time goes on, the tree will grow taller and wider, with lower sections of the tree being wider due to having more time for secondary growth.
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