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Which is not an example of a structural adaptation in plants?

A.
special leaves that open and close like jaws

B.
roots that grow in the direction of a water source

C.
seeds with a thick outer covering

D.
brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators

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The correct answer is B. roots that grow in the direction of a water source

This is not about structural support but rather about searching for nutrients. It's a behavioral, functional adaptation, not a structural one.
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