Question

Why stomata are sunken in xerophytic.......​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sunken stomata is found in many xerophytes . It is an adaptation to survive DRY CONDITIONS by REDUCING WATER LOSS by TRANSPIRATION. ... The sunken stomata trap moist air which reduces diffusion and reduces water loss….

Explanation:

Answer 2

To prevent excess water loss

Explanation:

• The stomata are the small pores present in the epidermis of leaves.
• The xerophytic plants which are adapted to grow in low water and high dry conditions show one of the adaptation to reduce water loss by forming the stomata in the sunken pits.
• These stomata in the sunken pits are known as the sunken stomata and reduce the loss of water by transpiration process.
• These type of stomata are present in the cactus and other xerophytes.

To learn more:

1. Xerophytes: https://brainly.in/question/13699780

2. Sunken stomata: https://brainly.in/question/1141901