Question

Ecological adaptation of xerophytes biology discussion

Answer 1

In Xerophyte :

#plants adapted to condition of water scarcity and heat are called xerophytes .

#the roots are well spread .mostly deep .

#the shoot system is smaller compared to root system .

#these have hard pointed structure .

#epidermis is thick walled and cuticle is thick .

#stomata are sunken .

#Cells are small thick walled with good osmotic concentration .

#Some xerophytes leaves posses one or more than one layer of hypodermis
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#Most of these possess free amino acid proline .