Conifers are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental conditons because of

Options

A. broad hardy leaves
B. superficial stomata
C. thick cuticle
D. the presence of vessels

Answer

C

Explanation

(c) Conifers are gymnosperms. Their leaves show xerophytic adaptations. The leaves are like needle with thick walled single layered epidermal cells covered with thick cuticle. This enables them to tolerate extreme climatic conditions.