Need of help of leaf adaptation
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Need of help of leaf adaptationsorry, but I really can't answer this question as we haven't gone through it yet but we are still expected to do it.
Describe two features you would expect in the leaves of a tree adapted to a dry environment. Explain how each feature helps the tree's survival -
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Re: Need of help of leaf adaptationThink of examples of such trees first, e.g. cactus, and then analyse the leaves' shape, structure, surface area : volume ratio, etc.(Original post by chignesh10)
sorry, but I really can't answer this question as we haven't gone through it yet but we are still expected to do it.
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Re: Need of help of leaf adaptationWell I just answered it, but I put features such as a reduced number of stomata and thick waxy cuticle? is that right?(Original post by thegodofgod)
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Re: Need of help of leaf adaptationYup, and they curl up, so there is a lower SA:V ratio, so less water is lost via transpiration / evaporation.(Original post by chignesh10)
Well I just answered it, but I put features such as a reduced number of stomata and thick waxy cuticle? is that right?
