Which combination of adaptations is often observed in plants found in saline environments?

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Plants found in saline environments often face the challenge of maintaining water balance due to the high levels of salt in the soil. Salt glands allow them to excrete excess salt from their tissues, while succulence enables them to store water and maintain turgor pressure. This combination of adaptations is common in many halophytes, or salt-tolerant plants. Broad leaves (option B) may be advantageous in capturing sunlight, but may also increase water loss through transpiration. Spines and thin cuticles (option C) are more commonly observed in arid environments where water conservation is a priority. Dense stomata and thick cuticles (option D) may help reduce water loss but may also limit gas exchange, which can be problematic in photosynthesis. Narrow leaves and dense stomata (option E) may be observed in some aquatic plants or those growing in shaded, humid environments, but are not specific to saline environments.

Which Combination of Adaptations Is Often Observed in Plants Found