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Deserts have phreatophytes, i.e Plants that have-1. Succulent stem (100 - 200 mm thick) 2. Lipid accumulation (20 - 30 mg) in leaves3. Long (20 - 30ft) taproots4. Small (2 -3 mm) or spine like leaves

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Long (20 - 30ft) taproots

1. Phreatophyte

  • Phreatophyte is a deep-rooted plant that obtains a significant portion of the water that it needs from the phreatic zone or the capillary fringe above the phreatic zone.
  • Phreatophytes are plants that are supplied with surface water and often have their roots constantly in touch with moisture. 
  • They can usually be found along streams where there is a steady flow of surface or groundwater in areas where the water table is near the surface.


2. Succulent plants

  • also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions.
  • They are drought resistant plants.


3. Spine like leaves plants

  • Spine like leaves plants of the cactus family is particularly well known for their dense covering of spines.
  • Spines are modified leaves, stipules, or parts of leaves, such as extensions of leaf veins.


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