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Zerophytes are plants that have the ability to survive in extremely dry areas such as desert regions.
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Are there any plants that can grow without water?
Some plants, especially in the desert region can survive for days and months without water, compared to most plants that grows in the rainforests, savana regions e.t.c. The type of plants that can survive for days and even months, are referred to as the "ZEROPHYTES", they have the ability to survive in extremely dry areas.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZEROPHYTES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING;They posses reduced leavesThey have thick waterproof cuticlesThey have stomata that are tight closlySome possess deep branched root system, to tap subsoil water. These are some of the most important features of the zerophytes and some examples are cactus, aloe e.t.c. Though no plant can survive without water but there are some plants that can live for Avery long period of time without water.
What is the vegetation of the United Arab Emirates like?
Well It is deserted (i think) But there is a lot of greenery! (i think!) If this is not helpful I am sorry. Maybe search it on Google.com. But Always search on this site too!
Do aligators drink water?
No life can exist without water. However, in one form (free form) or another (bound) but biochemical reaction needs water. some animals need less water while others need relatively more. If we think of plants in deserts(zerophytes) they also take water even less. In the same way animal in deserts(Zerozoites) may need water less or more as they need water for their metabolic process. As a result of metabolic process waste metabolites must produce. How waste can be excreted without water. If water gets out it then must get in to replinish and continue the life process. Now, animals in deserts may not necessarily take water in pure form but may take it bound in food depending its amount on need of the animal.
