Which Trait Is Not an Adaptation to Dry Environments

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which trait is not an adaptation to dry environments?

• A) Aerenchyma
• B) Hairy leaves
• C) A heavier cuticle over the leaf epidermis
• D) Sunken stomata
• E) A root system that grows each rainy season and dies back when it is dry

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