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1. The chief indicator plant of the Chihuahuan Desert is
lechuguilla
rainbow cactus
honey mesquite

 

2. Because the Ocotillo is leafless for long periods, photosynthesis occurs on it's
roots
stems
bark



3. Desert plants typically have a thick waxy cuticles to prevent from water loss and ______ root systems to obtain water from deep within the soil
shallow
deep
aboveground



4. When a plant is considered hearty, it usually means
able to withstand harsh environmental conditions
very poisonous and toxic to livestock
very poisonous and toxic to humans

 



5. Allelopathic plants have this unique adaptation to eliminate moisture competition by other plants.
spreads poison in it's vicinity to prevent plants from growing nearby
spines on its tap root that penetrate roots of other plants
survive being eaten by animals by passing through their digestive system unscathed


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