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Why do desert plants need the waxy coating on their leaves to survive?

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It is use to help prevent water loss. Keeps the water from escaping.

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During this process, stomata on a plant's leaves and stems open to absorb carbon dioxide from the air and in return release oxygen. Each time a plant opens itspores, some water escapes. This is called transpiration. ... So desert plants have acquired special adaptations that help them reduce water loss
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