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In which biome do plants have waxy leaves to prevent water loss and spines/thorns to discour animals from eating them?. A. temperate forest B. rainforest C. hot desert D. savanna
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In which biome do plants have waxy leaves to prevent water loss and spines/thorns to discour

animals from eating them?.

A. temperate forest
B. rainforest
C. hot desert
D. savanna

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Answer: C

Explanation: They are subjected to high temperatures and scarcity of water. To prevent the loss of water through transpiration or evaporation desert plants have leaves modified into spines and the epidermis is covered with a thick waxy coating.

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