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How many leaves on a xerophytes plant that adapted to low supply of water?
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What are plant adaptation that permit them to survive in a place with limited water supply?
Xerophytes are desert plants which grow in dry and hot places. They have long and deep roots for absorption of water. The stem of xerophytes contains water storage tissues. Stems of xerophytes possess caudex (swollen part of stem that stores water). The leaves are modified into spines to minimize loss of water by transpiration. Stem and leaves usually contain tomentose (plant hairs) to reduce transpiration. Plant hairs form coating called tomentum on the surface of leaves and stem. The leaves of xerophytes are covered by thick, waxy cuticle. Stomata are reduced in number and sucken below the epidermis. Stomata of xerophytes open at night.
What is xerophyte used for?
A xerophyte is a species of plant that can survive extremely long periods without water and has adapted to environments that present such challenges. Xerophytes are important to biologists, who study the unique way xerophytes conserve water.
What name is given to plants that have adapted to desert conditions?
Chainfruit ChollaCreosote BushCrimson Hedgehog CactusDesert IronwoodJoshua TreeJumping ChollaMojave AsterOcotilloPalo VerdePancake Prickly Pear CactusSaguaro CactusSoaptree YuccaTriangle-leaf Bursage
What is special about the way leaves are arranged?
Plant leaves are basically photosynthesizing organs and therefore need sunlight. The arrangement of leaves such as opposite and decussate help the plant to receive maximum sun shine hence are better adapted.
Which plant grows in dry areas?
Cacti and other xerophytes
What are plant adaptation that permit them to survive in a place with limited water supply?
Xerophytes are desert plants which grow in dry and hot places. They have long and deep roots for absorption of water. The stem of xerophytes contains water storage tissues. Stems of xerophytes possess caudex (swollen part of stem that stores water). The leaves are modified into spines to minimize loss of water by transpiration. Stem and leaves usually contain tomentose (plant hairs) to reduce transpiration. Plant hairs form coating called tomentum on the surface of leaves and stem. The leaves of xerophytes are covered by thick, waxy cuticle. Stomata are reduced in number and sucken below the epidermis. Stomata of xerophytes open at night.
What is xerophyte used for?
A xerophyte is a species of plant that can survive extremely long periods without water and has adapted to environments that present such challenges. Xerophytes are important to biologists, who study the unique way xerophytes conserve water.
What name is given to plants that have adapted to desert conditions?
Chainfruit ChollaCreosote BushCrimson Hedgehog CactusDesert IronwoodJoshua TreeJumping ChollaMojave AsterOcotilloPalo VerdePancake Prickly Pear CactusSaguaro CactusSoaptree YuccaTriangle-leaf Bursage
How are lavenders leaves adapted to their environment?
because no other plant can kill them or touch them
Explain how the cells in the leaves are adapted to their jobs?
they nake starch and produce energy for the plant.
What kind of plants are good to grow in the desert?
There are a variety of trees, shrubs, grasses, annuals, perennials, succulents, and even ferns and mosses that are adapted to deserts around the world.
What is special about the way leaves are arranged?
Plant leaves are basically photosynthesizing organs and therefore need sunlight. The arrangement of leaves such as opposite and decussate help the plant to receive maximum sun shine hence are better adapted.
What is the secret behind the 'touch me not plant'?
The supply and retreat of water through leaves
How do 'ant plant' benefit from ants that feed on their supply of sugar?
They protect the plant from organisms that may want to eat the plant's leaves.
How does the opuntia plant are adapted in the desert?
By having succulent stems with grooves and modifying leaves in to spines. The function of leaves is taken up by green stems.
Why do xerophytes have fleshy stems?
A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adapted to survive in an arid environment, such as a desert.Some species like succulent plants store water in their stems or leaves.Those include the Cactaceae family, which has round stemsand can store a lot of water.
How is a bean caper plant adapted for the desert?
It has no leaves, which means that water (which there is a shortage of in the desert [believe it or not]) can travel straight to the roots of the plant.
