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RUDIKE [14]
3 years ago
11

Which adaption helps plants withstand heavy snowfall

Biology
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dimaraw [331]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

b. waxy, needlelike leaves APEX

Explanation:

forsale [732]3 years ago
5 0
I think the answer is B hope it helps
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