Question

Describe two characteristics features found in halophytes.

Answer 1

1) Presence of thick epidermis: - The leaf epidermis is thickly cuticularised to prevent excessive transpiration. The stomata are less frequent or sunken on the upper epidermis and located mostly along the lower epidermis, which is not much exposed to direct harsh sunlight in this, they are similar to desert plants or xerophytes.
2) Presence of salt excreting glands: - On the leaf surface, they have special glands through which they get rid of the excess sea salt that accumulates in the body.

Answer 2

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➡Xerohalophytes are the desert species of halophytes. Desert and coastal halophytes possess the same mechanisms for dealing with salt toxicity and salt stress. Species living in both saline habitats commonly belong saline habitats commonly belong to the same phylogenetic lineages.