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Why have leaves adapted to have a waxy/glossy surface?

GCSE geography.
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Funkss!
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To prevent water loss as the waxy layer is waterproof.
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Rich_183
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Reduce water loss i think
Original post by multiplexing-gamer
GCSE geography.


The cuticle, that is the 'waxy layer', lessens water loss by not letting it diffuse away so easily (the cuticle is waterproof).
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To prevent water loss by evaporation.
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Cheeese589
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Reduce water loss (transpiration)

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