Tunics of some of the aged tree species appear to be composed of several fused trunks. Is it a physiological or anatomical abnormality? Explain in detail.
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Tunics of some of the aged tree species appear to be composed of several fused trunks. Is it a physiological or anatomical abnormality? Explain in detail.
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This is an anatomical abnormality. It occurs due t
embedding of bases of stem branches in the tree trunk
due to continuous secondary growth in the latter as well
as secondary growth of bases of the branches.