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Trees that have thick, waxy needles to prevent water loss and protect from cold would most likely be found in which biome?
taiga
grassland
desert
tropical rain forest
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Taiga.
The boreal (taiga) biome has cold winters and often frozen ground, so coniferous trees have thick, waxy needles (reduced surface area and a waxy cuticle) to minimize water loss and resist freezing.
The boreal (taiga) biome has cold winters and often frozen ground, so coniferous trees have thick, waxy needles (reduced surface area and a waxy cuticle) to minimize water loss and resist freezing.
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