Modern cacti evolved from ancestors that were leafy trees (Figure 17-11), and in the early stages of cactus evolution, leaves

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Modern cacti evolved from ancestors that were leafy trees (Figure 17-11), and in the early stages of cactus evolution, leaves were lost; however, the capacity to produce leaves was not lost quickly. Why not?

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Chapter # 17- Population Genetics and Evolution
Section: Review Questions
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