Describe the adaptation found in Xerophytes plant?

1.	Describe the adaptation found in Xerophytes plant?
Answer» Xerophytes occur in those habitats where scarcity of water is found. They show the following characteristics: (i) The root system is well developed, reaches quite deep in the soil to absorb water. Root hairs are abundant. (ii) Mechanical tissues in the stem are well developed. Stem possess dense hairs. It is spongy and stores water. (iii) Leaves are spiny or scaly, to reduce transpiration. Stomata are of a sunken type. The thick cuticle is present on the epidermis. (iv) Succulent xerophytes have fleshy leaves and stems which store water in their water storage tissues.

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Xerophytes occur in those habitats where scarcity of water is found.

They show the following characteristics:

(i) The root system is well developed, reaches quite deep in the soil to absorb water. Root hairs are abundant.

(ii) Mechanical tissues in the stem are well developed. Stem possess dense hairs. It is spongy and stores water.

(iii) Leaves are spiny or scaly, to reduce transpiration. Stomata are of a sunken type. The thick cuticle is present on the epidermis.

(iv) Succulent xerophytes have fleshy leaves and stems which store water in their water storage tissues.

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