Question

Which of these are not adaptations in xerophytes
1) succulent and spongy stem
2) thick cuticular covering
3) mucilaginous coating
4) reduce leaves

Answer 1

A xerophyte is the species of plants, that has the special characters to adapt in the environment with little water. Xerophytes plant have a thick waxy cuticle on the stem and leaves. This waxy cuticle reduces the water evaporation. In xerophytic plants, sunken stomata are present. which open during the night to prevent the water loss. To adapt in this environment, xerophytic plants leaves reduces into spines, which reduces the surface area of the leaf and reduces the amount of transpiration. The xerophytic plant makes their food through the CAM pathway.

So, the option is ' Absence of stomata '

Answer 2

Answer:

thick cuticular covering