4. Modified leaf of a plant

This is a picture of a modified leaf of an aloe vera plant. Plants modify their leaves in order to adapt to their environment by protecting themselves from predators or attracting more insects. This aloe vera plant has thorny leaves in order to protect itself from predators eating their leaves.

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