Mechanical tissue like sclerenchyma is greatly reduced or absent in which group of plants?
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Correct answer: Hydrophytes
Hydrophytes rely on the buoyancy of water for support rather than internal mechanical tissues. Their energy is instead directed toward creating air spaces for flotation and gas transport.
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