Science, asked by shailag265, 1 month ago

1) Identify the name of the plant in the picture, Explain the adaptations of
the trunk, root and leaf organ to survive in deserts or low water areas​

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Answered by nupurgupta1608
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Answer:

Xerophytes. (cacti)

1.)Roots sink deeper in the soil

2.) leaves transform themselves into spikes or thorns to prevent the loss of water due to transpiration.

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Answered by brainlysme8
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Answer: The plant is known as Cactus ,scientific name- Cactaceae. The plant belongs to the family Cactaceae and order caryphyllales.

Explanation: The adaption adopted by the plants to survive in a hot and humid condition with less water are numerous:

  1. The trunk is long capable of storing water and covered with a waxy coating along with spine to prevent loos of water.
  2. Presence of long roots that go deep inside the soil for absorbing water in a water deficit environment.
  3. The leaves are reduced to spines to prevent loss of water in the form  of transpiration.

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