You are on a desert hike and notice that many of the surrounding plants have very small hairs on them and some even have a waxy appearance.These features likely serve:
A) As a way for the plant to attract pollinators
B) As a means to prevent overheating and reflect radiation
C) As a means to increase the amount of radiation they receive
D) None of the above

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The small hairs and waxy appearance are likely adaptations to prevent overheating and reflect radiation in the desert environment. These features help the plant to conserve water by reducing water loss through transpiration. It is not likely for these features to serve as a way to attract pollinators or increase radiation.

You Are on a Desert Hike and Notice That Many