Question

Give reason
Plants that grow in the desert
have spines as modified
leaves and their stems are fleshy

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Answer 1

• Spines are modified leaves which have less surface area. Plants lose water through their leaves. In deserts, that is something that plants should avoid, so that they can store water. Thus, spines lose less water and are more advantageous in dry climates.
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Answer 2

Answer:

because it has to survive in the desert so it has spines instead of leaves