One main feature of trees in the savanna habitat is the possession of

DrSponsor

3 months ago

Let's go over each option:

𝗔. 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀

Large leaves? In a hot, dry place?

That’s a terrible survival strategy.

Large leaves mean:

More surface area

More water loss through transpiration

Faster dehydration

Savanna trees actually try to REDUCE water loss. Many even have small leaves or taroused structures.

So A is not it

𝗕. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽

This describes some forest trees competing for sunlight.

Savanna trees are not fighting for light like rainforest trees. They are fighting drought and fire.

So this is not the defining feature

𝗖. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻, 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀

Thin bark in a place with frequent bush burning?

That tree will roast like suya

Savannas experience seasonal fires. Thin bark offers no protection.

So C is definitely wrong

𝗗. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸, 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸

Now we’re talking.

Savanna trees often have:

Thick bark

Rough or corky texture

Fire-resistant outer layers

Why?

Because bush fires are common. Thick bark acts like armor. It protects the inner living tissues (cambium and vascular tissues) from heat damage.

This is survival engineering 101.

So the correct answer is:
𝗗. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸, 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸