Plants make their food in their leaves. And need sun for this process, so smaller and fewer leaves means less sun for photosynthesis, and it also means less food to nourish the plant.
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theoder schwann and Rudolph Virchow
I need more points. That's why I am awnsering this, sorry.
They are well at surviving because of their thick white coat. The white fur helps them blend in with the snow and ice. The polar bear also has a layer of fat under their skin so they can survive harsh temperatures.
