Which of the following is an example of a specialization that plants in the desert may have?

A. Salt tolerance
B. Storing water in stems or roots
C. Reducing water loss with thick epidermal layers
D. All of these are adaptations of plants living in desert conditions


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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