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Giving examples, differentiate between Simple leaf and Compound Leaf

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Differences between Simple leaf and Compound leaf:

Simple leafCompound leaf
Lamina is undivided and is a single piece.Lamina is divided into smaller units called leaflets.
Marginal incisions, if present, do not reach upto the midrib or petiole.Incisions reach upto the midrib or petiole.
Example — Mango, Banana, Banyan, etc.Example — Rose, Neem, Clover, etc.

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