Some desert plants have very small leaves whereas some others have only spines. How does this benefit the plants?

Some desert plants have very small leaves whereas some others have only spines. How does this benefit the plants?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

These are adaptations to dry conditions. As a result of these modifications the surface of lamina is reduced thereby reducing water loss by transpiration.

5 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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