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What are adaptations? State the adaptations found in desert plants to minimize water loss through transpiration.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Adaptations:** - Adaptations are specific traits or characteristics that enable an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment. These adaptations can be classified into three main categories: morphological (structural features), physiological (internal processes), and behavioral (actions taken by the organism). 2. **Importance of Adaptations:** - In stressful environments, such as deserts, organisms develop adaptations to cope with challenges like extreme temperatures and limited water availability. These adaptations help them minimize water loss and optimize survival. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-ORGANISMS AND POPULATIONS -REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
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  11. Define predation. Give one example.

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  14. Define symbosis. Give two examples.

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  16. What are the factors of population growth?

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  19. What are the various adaptations of parasites ?

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