Deciduous
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Example:
Imagine cleaning out your closet at the end of each season, getting rid of clothes you no longer need or that are out of style. Just like you clear space for new, appropriate clothing for the upcoming season, deciduous trees shed their leaves annually to prepare for the changing environment. The act of discarding outdated clothes is akin to the tree dropping its leaves, both are necessary processes to adapt to new conditions—whether it be a fresh wardrobe for you or conserving resources for the tree during winter.
Practice Version
Deciduous: A tree that sheds its leaves each year, like an oak or maple tree. Deciduous. In Science, deciduous refers to trees or plants that lose their leaves annually, typically to conserve water or survive colder seasons.