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What do you think is the reason why gymnosperms have needlelike leaves?

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Answer: The leaves are needle-like with a thick cuticle and sunken stomata, as seen in conifers. This feature helps in the reduction of water loss due to transpiration. The root system present in the gymnosperms is the taproot system.

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