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Diversity in the Living World — Science STD 6 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceDiversity in the Living World2 Marks
Question
Some desert plants have very small leaves whereas some others have only spines. How does this benefit the plants?
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Answer

Some desert plants have very small leaves whereas some others have only spines.
~These are adaptations to dry conditions.
~ As a result of these modifications the surface of lamina is reduced thereby reducing water loss by transpiration.

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