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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is one reason some leaves are spiny, or needle-shaped?

OpenStudy (somy):

to prevent water loss

OpenStudy (somy):

decrease rate of transpiration

OpenStudy (somy):

plants that live in hot areas are the ones that have such leaves, because there is not enough water these type of leaves give a big advantage by preventing water loss/ thus decrease rate of transpiration

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