The answer is 'spines to reduce water loss'. Spines are in effect a specialised form of leaf. Obviously, spines have a much reduced surface area compared to a leaf, thereby drastically reducing evapotranspiration. The spines also have an important protective function for the plant. Other adaptions by desert plants would include retaining water (such as succulents), a waxy cuticle on leaves to reduce water loss and closure of the stomata to reduce water loss.
1. What is the blending theory of inheritance? Why did Mendel question this theory? The theory is that offspring have a blend, or mix, of the characteristics of their.
tympanic cavity .. The primary function of the tympanic cavity is to offset the decrease in acoustic energy that would occur if the low impedance ear canal air directly contacted the high-impedance cochlear fluid.
