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What are TWO ways nest fronds differ from strap fronds?
A. They grow bigger than strap fronds.
B. They need less water than strap fronds.
C. They have shorter lives than strap fonds.
D. They absorb more water than strap fronds.
E. They need more nutrients than strap fronds.
F. They are less likely to reproduce than strap fronds.

1 answer

The two ways nest fronds differ from strap fronds are likely to be:

A. They grow bigger than strap fronds.
D. They absorb more water than strap fronds.

These options suggest differences in size and water absorption that are often associated with the distinct types of fronds in ferns.