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Write any four adaptations found in xerophytic plants to reduce transpiration.

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Answer

Four adaptations are as follows:
(1) The epidermis of leaves and stem is thickly cutinized.
(ii) Presence of sunken stomata i.e. stomata are in deep pits example nerium.
(iii) Leaves are modified into spines.
(iv) A wax like coating is found on the stem and leaves epidermis which reduces the rate of transpiration.

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