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Question
How do trees in the Tropical desert forests adapt themselves to the dry climate?
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Solution
Trees in the tropical desert forests have long roots which go out deep in search of water. The leaves of plants are waxy, small and thick to reduce transpiration. Thus, trees in the tropical desert forests are able to adapt themselves to the dry climate.
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