The area around the Sahara Desert is slowly changing into a dry region, similar to the desert. Which trait is most likely to be selected in the population of plants growing in this region? A.
trait encoding for short plant structure to reduce transport of water
B.
trait encoding for thick bark on trees
C.
trait encoding for increased leaf size to increase photosynthesis
D.
trait encoding for fruits with toxins to evade animals

trait encoding for short plant structure to reduce transport of water

Explanation:

The Sahara Desert is a zone which receives very low or no precipitation. This region receives maximum of sunlight not received by any other biome. The soil is typically sand which is highly porous and lacks essential growth nutrients necessary for plant growth. The plants grown around Sahara Desert are xerophytic plants. These plants undergoes several adaptations in order to prevent loss of water through transpiration. Trait encoding for short plant structure to reduce transport of water is a xerophytic adaptation.

after the signature of the treaty of versailles in june 1919, germany lost nearly 25,000 square miles and a population of 7 million people. these territories included eupen-malmedy area and moresnet which were ceded to belgium. regarding relations with france, germany ceded the sovereignty of the saar coal mines to this country, as well as the provinces of alsace-lorraine.

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