Question

Why are leaves in the tropical desert type of climate are modified into spines ?(class 8)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Xerophytes are plants that has adapted to survive in places like deserts with low water availability. In xerophyte plants, some leaves are modified into spines. This modification helps plant prevent water loss by transpiration by minimizing the surface area. ... Hence, some xerophytes leaves are modified into spines.

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