Why is the SLA higher under shade for both shade-tolerant and shade-intolerant plants?
A) Shade intolerant plants have larger surface areas.
B) Leaves tend to be thicker in the shade.
C) Leaves tend to have larger surface areas to absorb more sunlight.
D) Shade tolerant plants have larger surface areas.
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