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The "needles" on a pine tree or other conifer are the plant's leaves, where photosynthesis takes place. The needles are long and slender because of the environment of the trees. Needles lose less water and heat than typical leaves.

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The "needles" are the leaves on a pine tree or other conifer. They are long and slender because of the environment of the trees. Needles lose less water and heat than typical leaves, and absorb less momentum from the wind.

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makes sure the pine tree doesn't lose any "wanted" water

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The needles of conifers are their leaves. They are the site for photosynthesis (food production) and they are green because of the chlorophyll in them.

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The needles are modified leaves and do the same job.

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Pine needles are the leaves of the tree.

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leaves

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