Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 22, Introduction to Plants - 22.1 - What is a Plant? - 22.1 Assessment - Page 638: 2a

Answer

In environments with scarce water, plants evolve to withstand these harsh conditions. They develop thick leaves and stems to prevent water from evaporating and long roots to absorb more water from soil. Some plants also develop thorns to protect them from being eaten by animals.

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In environments with scarce water, plants evolve to withstand these harsh conditions. They develop thick leaves and stems to prevent water from evaporating and long roots to absorb more water from soil. Some plants also develop thorns to protect them from being eaten by animals.
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