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Which of the following adaptations is likely to be observed in arid condition ?
(i) vertically hanging leaves
(ii) presence of salt glands
(iii) green fleshy stem
(iv) absence of vascular tissue, scarcely developed vascular tissue.

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(ii) and (iv)

C

(i) and (iii)

D

(ii) and (iii)

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