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Why are leaves modified into spines in prickly pear?
Why are leaves modified into spines in prickly pear?
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Spines:
- Leaves are modified to form spines in cacti and prickly pear.
- Functions: Spines reduce water loss by reducing the rate of transpiration in the plants.
- The presence of spines also offer protection against predators.
Spines:
- Leaves are modified to form spines in cacti and prickly pear.
- Functions: Spines reduce water loss by reducing the rate of transpiration in the plants.
- The presence of spines also offer protection against predators.
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