Animals in desert biomes may eat plants for their water content as a survival adaptation. a.Plants, in turn, may have ____ as a defense against being eaten by animals.

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Spines are a common defense mechanism for plants in desert biomes to avoid being eaten by animals. They make it difficult for the animals to reach the leaves and other edible parts of the plant. Poisonous leaves are not necessarily a common defense mechanism in desert plants, as they expend valuable resources to produce the toxins, and there may not be many animals that can eat them. Camouflaged leaves might help the plant blend in with the surroundings, but they would not necessarily deter animals from eating them. Lack of leaves is not a defense mechanism, but rather an adaptation to conserve water in a desert environment.

Animals in Desert Biomes May Eat Plants for Their Water