Water conservation mechanisms used by plants adapted to dry conditions include

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All of the listed mechanisms are used by plants adapted to dry conditions to conserve water. Dropping leaves reduces the surface area available for transpiration, thick leaves can store water and reduce transpiration, fewer stomata reduce water loss through transpiration, and dormancy allows the plant to conserve remaining water until more favorable conditions return.

Water Conservation Mechanisms Used by Plants Adapted to Dry Conditions