Why is cuticle more thicker on the epidermis of xerophytes?
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Most xerophytic plants have a thick waxy cuticle on their stems, and leaves if they have them.The waxy cuticle also helps prevent evaporation of water by being shiny, and the shininess helps reflect the sunlight, which reduces evaporation as sunlight can cause water to evaporate.
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