Why do the leaves of a water lily have an oily coating?

To prevent decay in water

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To prevent insects from eating them.

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For making them more water resistant.

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To help them float.

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Solution

The correct options are
A
To prevent decay in water

C
For making them more water resistant.

The leaf blades of the water lily are broad with an oily coating. This oily/waxy coating makes them water resistant. It also prevents their decay in water.

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