THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -The leaves of the deciduous trees have a tendency to lose water. But during the dry season, water is scarce. Hence, deciduous trees shed their leaves to prevent water loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deciduous trees shed their leaves to survive. Once the winter has passed, the soil loses most of its moisture content. Since there is a derth off water, the tree must conserve all the water it needs to survive. It does so by shedding leaves which utilise water for photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deciduous forest trees lose their leaves to conserve water to better survive dry weather conditions. They regrow new foliage during the next suitable growing season.

Detailed explanation-4: -Temperate deciduous forests are dominated by trees that lose their leaves each year. They are found in areas with warm, moist summers and mild winters.