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Which habitat has trees with needle shaped leaves?

The habitat that typically has trees with needle-shaped leaves is the coniferous forest biome. Coniferous trees, such as pine, spruce, and fir trees, have adapted needle-shaped leaves to reduce water loss and protect against cold temperatures. These trees are well-suited for colder climates and acidic soils, making them dominant in regions like the northern hemisphere and mountainous areas.


Why do coniferous trees have needle shaped leaves?

Coniferous trees have needle-shaped leaves to reduce water loss through transpiration. The reduced surface area of the needles compared to broad leaves helps the tree to conserve water in cold and dry climates where water availability is limited. Additionally, the needle shape helps to shed snow more easily, preventing breakage of branches under the weight of snow.


What kind of tree has fan shaped leaves?

Ginkgo Biloba


What are the different types of trees, and can you provide pictures of their leaves?

There are several types of trees, including deciduous trees, coniferous trees, and palm trees. Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall, while coniferous trees have needle-like or scale-like leaves that stay on year-round. Palm trees have large, fan-shaped leaves. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide pictures of their leaves.


What is the difference between broadleaf and evergreen trees?

Broadleaf trees have wide flat leaves that are typically shed seasonally, while evergreen trees have narrow or needle-like leaves that are usually retained year-round. Additionally, broadleaf trees reproduce via flowers and fruit, while evergreen trees produce cones for reproduction.

Related Questions

Are oak trees coniferous?

no. Coniferous trees have needle-shaped leaves that stay on in the winter and they produce brown cones that hold its seeds. Oak leaves fall off in the fall, are not shaped like needle and the tree does not produce brown cones.


What is needle shaped on a conifer?

The leaves.


What is needle shaped structure in pinus plant is?

The leaves of pinus plant are the needle shaped structures.


What are the purpose of the needle shaped leaves?

the purpose of the needle shaped leaves are to help the ecosystem in various ways. one to keep the air clean! (the more trees the better) second, the needle of the leaf help protects its self and third the needle shaped leaves are in our ecosystem because of natures abilities.


What shape leaves do a conifer tree have?

A conifer has needle shaped leaves. The cones are the seed bearers.


Which leaf has needles shaped leaves that are naturally coated with wax?

Pine trees have needle shaped leaves but Holly leaves are naturally coated with wax.


Why do pine trees have needle shaped leaves?

because the geographical regions where the pine trees are growing would not allow them to have broad leaves and they have to conserve water also. In addition needle like leaves of the pine trees increase the photosynthetic surface area of these plants.


What is one reason some leaves are spiny or needle shaped?

To reduce water loss from leaves in dry climate.


What is one reason some leaves are spiny or needle-shaped?

To reduce water loss from leaves in dry climate.


Does coconut tree has needle shaped leaves?

yes i lived in hawaii for four years


What forest had evergreen treens that have needle-shaped leaves and cones by jamal harness p?

a coniferous forest!!


Why do pine trees have needle like leaves?

Pine trees will always have needle shaped leaves, they stay like this forever. The "needle shaped leaves" are called pine needles. Most pine trees belong to a group of trees called Evergreens. Like it's name, the tree is evergreen.