Question

Plants growing in saline water are called as-
(A) Mesophytes
(B) Halophytes
(C) Xerophytes
(D) Hydrophytes

Answer 1

plants grow in water are called hydrophytes

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (B)

Plants growing in saline water are called as halophytes.

● Halophytes -

• Halophytes are plants that can tolerate water of high salinity.
• For example, mangrooves, sea grapes, etc.

# Other adaptations to environment -

• Mesophytes - plants adapted to adequate water.
• Hydrophytes - plants adapted to freshwater habitat.
• Xerophytes - plants adapted to dry habitat.

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