Which of the Following Is NOT an Adaptation of Plants

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of plants that helps them survive in deserts?

• A) a thick waxy outer coating and needlelike leaves
• B) shallow,expansive root systems that can uptake infiltrated water over a broad area
• C) succulence (tissues that retain moisture for a long period of time)
• D) thin-skinned seeds that can quickly germinate when it rains

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