The Mediterranean woodland/shrubland biome is characterized by thick evergreen shrubby vegetation. The small, drought-resistant leaves of these plants are said to be

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The term "sclerophyllous" refers to plants with small, thick and hard leaves that are adapted to withstand drought and high temperatures. These characteristics are typical of the vegetation found in the Mediterranean woodland/shrubland biome, making choice (A) the correct answer. The other choices, such as "epiphytic" (meaning plants that grow on other plants) and "limnetic" (related to freshwater environments) do not apply to this biome. "Emergent" is a term used to describe the towering trees that extend above the canopy layer in a tropical rainforest, and is not relevant to the Mediterranean shrubland biome.

The Mediterranean Woodland/shrubland Biome Is Characterized by Thick Evergreen Shrubby