Plants that grow in high-light intensities and are adapted to full sunlight are called:
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Correct answer: Heliophytes
Heliophytes are sun-loving plants that have physiological adaptations to handle high solar radiation. They often have smaller, thicker leaves and high metabolic rates.
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