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The characteristic features NOT found in desert Oak trees is
Explanation:About Desert Oak:It is found in the dry and arid regions of Australia.It grows almost 10 ft tall.It has very few leavesIts roots go very deep in search of water.The depth of these roots is nearly 30 times the height of the tree. This water is stored in the tree trunk. Local people use a thin pipe to drink this water.?Important PointsPlants that grow in the desert have to withstand long dry spells of summer and extreme weather conditions.Hence their leaves stem and roots get modified to prevent loss of excess water and to store water.Some common adaptations seen in desert plants are:They have a long root that goes deep in search of water.they have reduced or very few leaves.The stem is modified to store water.Additionally, leaves may turn into spines to protect them from predators.Thus, Desert Oak is a desert plant. It has adaptations to reduce the water lost due to evapotranspiration. The adaptations are:Its roots go very deep in search of water: CorrectWater is stored in the tree trunk: CorrectIt has very few leaves: CorrectHave large and numerous leaves - Incorrect
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