Question
What are xerophytes ? Write two adaptive features.
Answer
Xerophytes are plants that have adapted to grow in dry or arid environments with scarce water resources.
Two adaptive features of xerophytes are:
- Reduced leaves: Xerophytes have small leaves or no leaves at all to reduce the surface area of transpiration and conserve water.
- Succulent stem: Xerophytes have a thick, fleshy stem that stores water to survive during dry periods.
