Conifers are particularly common in mountain and high-latitude forests. What key characteristics of conifers give them an advantage over other plant phyla in these biomes?

_____ production of resin.
_____ the conical shape of the tree.
_____ leaves with a relatively large surface area.
_____ flexible branches.
_____ a waxy cuticle.
_____ tori.
_____ loss of leaves during the winter months.


_____ production of resin.
__X__ the conical shape of the tree.
_____ leaves with a relatively large surface area.
__X__ flexible branches.
__X__ a waxy cuticle.
__X__ tori.
_____ loss of leaves during the winter months.

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