Resin canals, which secrete defensive resins, are a prominent feature in the wood of which group?
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Correct answer: Conifers
Resin canals are tubular intercellular spaces lined with epithelial cells that secrete resin. They are highly characteristic of the Coniferophyta and serve to seal wounds and deter herbivores.
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