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Why do the osprering of taped label trees called saplings have unscarred trunks?

Why do the osprering of taped label trees called saplings have unscarred trunks?-example-1
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The offspring of tapped maple trees are called saplings. They do not possess scarred trunks. Scars can only be present if it is inherited from the parents. If the parents have this trait, the saplings will possess scars as they age. The scars mentioned in the given scenario is acquired through collecting maple syrup. Since this trait is acquired, the offspring will not be able to inherit the scars.

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