The prickly pear cactus has evolved spines that are its actual leaves. The evolutionary adaptation of these modified leaves is
A) defence.
B) protection from UV radiation.
C) to increase water absorption.
D) to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
E) Two of the above statements are correct.
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