Intercalary meristems are commonly found in which of the following locations?
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Correct answer: At leaf or internode bases in grasses
Intercalary meristems are located between regions of permanent tissue, specifically at the base of nodes or leaf blades in monocots like grasses. They allow for the rapid regrowth of stems and leaves following grazing or mowing.
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