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प्रश्न
Give biological reasons for the following statements : In some xerophytes leaves are modified into spines
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उत्तर
Xerophytes are plants growing in dry climate. It is important for them to conserve water. Leaves modified into spines reduce the surface area and thus reduce the rate of transpiration.
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