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 * Plant Adaptations**
 * 1) One of the most notable adaptations of conifer trees are the presence of needle-like leaves. These leaves are adapted to survive in harsher and colder conditions compared to broad leaves. The needle leaf design is very similar to that of broad leaves, except everything is much more tightly packed, protecting the central vein of the leaf containing the vascular tissue. The central vein is surrounded by a sheath for protection.
 * 2) [[image:mrogren/tree.jpg align="right"]] The waxy cuticle on the epidermis (outer layer of the leaf) is an extremely important adaptation because it protects the photosynthetic cells that are below in the mesophyll (Greek for middle leaf). The waxy cuticle is the external part of the leaf, and makes the needles feel slick.
 * 3) One of the most easily recognizable features of conifer trees is the cone shape it exhibits. This shape is an adaptation that allows for snow to easily glide off of the branches, so the branches do not accumulate too much weight. These cone shaped trees are the most prominent in conifer forests because they usually have long winters and short summers. D1

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