Leaves are modified into spines in
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Leaves are modified into spines in Opuntia (xerophytes) so as to reduce the surface area and minimize rate of water loss by evaporation and transpiration. Besides, they also provide protection to the plant from grazing animals.
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Leaves of certain plants become wholly or partially modified for defensive purpose into sharp, pointed structures known as spines
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