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Name one adaptation that allows desert plants to survive with little water?

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Answer:

stomata

Step-by-step explanation:

This adaptation helps cacti reduce water loss by keeping the hot, dry wind from blowing directly across the stomata. The leaves and stems of many desert plants have a thick, waxy covering.

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