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Andrite down the characteristics of desert plants |
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Answer» Explanation: The plants that grow in deserts or in very dry places where there is the scarcity of water are called XEROPHYTES. Examples- cactus, asparagus, agave, euphorbia and yucca. Xerophytic adaptations are as FOLLOWS: (1) Extensive ROOT systems which go deep into the soil in search of water. (2) Roots have numerous root hairs to absorb water. (3) Leaves are reduced, small, scale-like. (4) Leaves are modified into spines as in cactus. |
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