Question

What protects the surface of a plant from water loss?

Answer 1

Answer:

However, in plants that grow in very hot or very cold conditions, the epidermis may be several layers thick to protect against excessive water loss from transpiration. A waxy layer known as the cuticle covers the leaves of all plant species. The cuticle reduces the rate of water loss from the leaf surface.

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Answer 2

Answer:

thick cuticle on the leaf ...and the bark on stem protect from water loss