Forest Biology of Tropical Plants Laboratory: some epiphytes naturally do this modification to prevent the leaves from being ripped by strong winds coming from the upper canopy and at the same time allow more sunlight to reach the leaves below or those on the forest floor.

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some epiphytes naturally do this modification to prevent the leaves from being ripped by strong winds coming from the upper canopy and at the same time allow more sunlight to reach the leaves below or those on the forest floor.

Christine Deluna · Accepted Answer

Leaf Holes

Forest Biology of Tropical Plants Laboratory

Some epiphytes naturally do this modification to prevent the leaves from being ripped by strong winds coming from the upper canopy and at the same time allow more sunlight to reach the leaves below or those on the forest floor.

Leaf Holes

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