I believe the term for an observable trait of an organism would be called or noted as the organism's phenotype.
Answer:
Making an area unavailable to plants and animals
Explanation:
I believe it’s a. conserve water. the waxy coating doesn’t let as much water evaporate.
<span> 8 Characteristics of Life
1. Reproduction
2. Cells
3. Genetic Material
4. Evolution/Adaptation
5. Metabolism
6. Homeostasis
7. Response to Stimuli
8. Growth/Development</span>
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