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Why is there a waxy covering on the needles of evergreen trees?
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to stop moisture evaporating during warm weather
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Does the waxy covering on pine needles keep pine trees from losing water?
yea
How do evergreen trees survive cold winters?
Evergreens are specially adapted . A waxy coating of an evergreen's needles keep in moisture during the bitter cold.
How can evergreen trees survive cold temperatures?
Evergreens are specially adapted . A waxy coating of an evergreen's needles keep in moisture during the bitter cold.
How do taiga plants adapt?
By having a waxy coating on needles that prevent evaporation.Also trees are evergreen so that plants can photosynthesize right away when the temperature rises.
What are resin in gymnosperms?
Resin is a waxy substance that gymnosperms secrete in their resin canals that act as an anti-freeze for the plants. This is why gymnosperms are the evergreen trees and they do not lose their needles.
Do pine trees lose their leaves in winter?
No, pine trees do not have leaves. They have pine needles that have a waxy coat on them. People refer to them as pine leaves sometimes, but that isn't what they are.
Why do palm trees have a waxy covering?
To provide protection.
How are needles an advantage to trees in the boreal forest?
Fir, spruce, hemlock, and other coniferous trees all have thick, waxy needles that prevent water from evaporating
What are the adaptations of the coniferous trees in the taiga biome?
The coniferous trees of Taiga biome have needle like dark green leaves, stem with thick bark and leaves with waxy covering to resist extremely cold winters. These plants are evergreen with very thick plant stand and conical canopy.
Which biome has spiny plants with waxy cuticles?
The tropical rainforest does not have thick waxy needles. The coniferous forest has thick waxy needles so that water on the needles wont easily be evaporated.
What is a waxy lipid covering plants'?
The answer you are looking for is Cuticle (a waxy lipid covering plants)
Are yew trees deciduous?
No. Yew trees are coniferous. Coniferous trees have small, waxy and usually narrow leaves (needles or flat scales). 'Coniferous' means that it is a cone-bearing tree. The most common conifers are spruces, pines and firs. Alternative names used for coniferous trees are evergreens, softwoods and (appropriately enough) conifers. However, the name evergreen is not really a good synonym. Laurel, acacia and eucalyptus are also evergreens, and although not deciduous, they are not cone-bearing trees (they also definitely have leaves rather than needles).
