Which of the following adaptations can be seen in a lotus plant?

Air spaces are present in stem and petioles.

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Spines instead of leaves.

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Leaves are thin and coated with a waxy layer.

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Stems are hollow and flexible.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Air spaces are present in stem and petioles.
C Leaves are thin and coated with a waxy layer.
D Stems are hollow and flexible.
Lotus is an aquatic plant. The leaves and stems of the plant are coated with a waxy layer to avoid decaying. Hollow stems and air spaces in petioles help them in floating.

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