Which Dicot family is characterized by the presence of a 'Bicollateral' vascular bundle?
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Correct answer: Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae members, like pumpkins and cucumbers, possess bicollateral bundles where phloem is present on both the outer and inner sides of the xylem. This is an anatomical exception among dicots.
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