why are leaves reduced to spines in cactus
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The leaves are reduced to spines so as to reduce the rate of transpiration and thus, reduce water loss.
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CACTUS PLANT HAS A VERY LONG ROOT THAT GOES VERY DEEP INTO THE SOIL TO ABSORB WATER. THE LEAVES OF CACTUS AND REDUCED TO SPINES, AS IT HELP IN REDUCING LOSS OF WATER THROUGH TRANSPIRATION..
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