Forest Biology of Tropical Plants Laboratory: A leaf modification that characterized by the presence of a waxy surface that insulates the leaf tissues, prevents too much water loss, and protect the leaves from being eaten by insects (herbivory).

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A leaf modification that characterized by the presence of a waxy surface that insulates the leaf tissues, prevents too much water loss, and protect the leaves from being eaten by insects (herbivory).

Christine Deluna · Accepted Answer

Thick cuticle layer

Forest Biology of Tropical Plants Laboratory

A leaf modification that characterized by the presence of a waxy surface that insulates the leaf tissues, prevents too much water loss, and protect the leaves from being eaten by insects (herbivory).

Thick cuticle layer

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