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Why are leaves in colder environments short and pointy?

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Short and pointy leaves are a common adaptation in cold climates. The Pine tree is well known for these kinds of leaves. The short pointy shapes of the leaves allows snow to easily fall off them when it's snowing. The leaves are also coated in special enzymes that reduces the effect of the cold especially from snow that managed to trap itself on the leaves.

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