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Smaller leaves limit the loss of water through transpiration.

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Why are small leaves an adaptation in a desert adaptation?

Small leaves minimize water loss.


Why are leaves a adaptation in a desert environment?

Small leaves minimize water loss.


What are small leaves an adaptation in a desert environment?

They minimize water loss


How are small leaves an adaptation for plants living in hot areas?

Small leaves have less stomata which means that is less water that is taken from the leaf (transpiration).


What is the evironment?

where small creatures live,and environment is a lovely place, its all around you


How do the small leaves of the Ocotillo desert plant help it survive?

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Why plants in Sahara have long roots and small leathery leaves?

Due to conditions of desert


Why trees in dry region have small leaves give reason?

Basically, to reduce the loss of water through their leaves. Some desert plants have a waxy coating on their leaves to do the same.


Why don't desert plants have leaves?

Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.


What is the Makahiya plant special structure for adaptation?

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What is the structure of the cactus?

A cactus has adapted by making it's leaves into small spikes so it has a small amount of surface area so that a small amount of water is let out through the leaves. no, actually a catus has spikes that are its leaves that it uses as its structural adaptation it has its fleshy body that stores water as its physiological adaptation.cactii lives in deserts long due to its great storage of water protective adaptations...


Do desert plants have leaves?

Yes, but not much. They are very good at storing water. Many desert plants store water inside themselves, like cacti, for instance.