A. small dark green leaves with few stomata   B. small pale green leaves with few stomata   C. large dark green leaves with many stomata   D. large pale green leaves with many stomata

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Plants that grow in the understory of the tropical rainforest under a heavy canopy of tall trees have developed adaptations to the dark, hot, and moist environment. Knowing that darker green leaves are richer in chlorophyll than lighter green leaves, which of the following characteristics would you expect to find in their leaves?

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    A.

    small dark green leaves with few stomata

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    B.

    small pale green leaves with few stomata

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    C.

    large dark green leaves with many stomata

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    D.

    large pale green leaves with many stomata

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