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What does the thick waxy cuticle do on the epidermis of plants?
It restricts cuticular transpiration
How is transpiration related to cuticle?
Thick cuticle limits transpiration.
Were would a plant with a thick cuticle come from?
The desert; a thick cuticle will prevent/reduce water loss
Why is cuticle a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae?
The cuticle is a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae because: in order for plants to live on land, they need a cuticle to prevent water loss during dry climates. Algae live in the water, therefore they don't need a cuticle to survive. They use their adaptations to absorb the water and nutrients around their watery environments. Source: My straight "A" brain
Do angiosperms often have a thick cuticle?
No.
Why was desert plant have a thick waxy cuticle?
Let's think about this for a minute and you'll figure it out. Do they need to be protected from extreme temperature? Do they need something to keep water from evaporating too quickly and drying them out? Yes, so they'd need a thick protective cuticle.
Does the cuticle in plants contain chlorophyll?
No, cuticle does not contain chlorophyll.
What is a plants waxy cuticle made of?
Examples of plants with a waxy cuticles are: the Agave, several types of cacti, and aloe. Basically it is any plant which has a thick waxy skin. The wax aids in the prevention of water loss. and ballsuckers
What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
Do plants have a cuticle?
Yes, they do.
Why do cacti have a thick cuticle?
For protection against fauna
They have thick cuticle and two pairs of antennae?
Arthropods, more specifically, crustaceans, have a thick, tough cuticle and two pair of antennae. The cuticle acts as an exoskeleton and two pair of antennae to help them find food and keep them safe.
