Question

Why do lotus leaves have a waxy coating?

Answer 1

the plant becomes water repellent because of the fact that this waxy coating of both the leaves and stems surface are hydrophobic, means it repels water and itself doesn't wet. In leaves air filled internal cavities are often also present which provide byoancy to the plant.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Lotus lives in water . Such plants develop certain adaptive characters to survive in water . Waxy coating i.e. a thick cuticle on the leaves of Lotus plant enables them to which stand the decaying effect of water .

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