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Why is a cuticle a useful adaptation in plant but not in a algae?
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Cuticle is a useful adaptation in plants but not algae because plants need a way to retain water and algae obtains water and other materials directly from the water around them.
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Why doesn't green algae have a cuticle?
no hydrophytes do not have cuticles because these plants live in well watered environment that's why they have no any problem of water loss. Cuticle is a lipid layer which prevents water loss . i think it is clear now.if you have any problem you can ask any question at sameerkhan10512@yahoo.com
What is the waxy covering of a plant called?
Cuticle
What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?
Cuticle
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?
normally the plant or leaf gets sunburnt and dies, this happens if a plant is sprayed (or the leaves are sprayed) with detergent as this breaks down the cuticle
The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called?
The cuticle I think
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
How is taproot a useful adaptation for a desert ecosystem?
it helps the plant get water in an ecosystem that gets very little rain............
What is the difference between the cuticle and the epidermis in a plant?
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
What is a cuticle in biology?
"Plant cuticles are a protective waxy covering produced only by the epidermal cells [1] of leaves, young shoots" -wikipediaThe cuticle is a thin layer of wax which helps waterproof leaves and makes it harder for water to evaporate or transpire from the leaves of a plant. It is a evolutionary adaptation for plants which live in arid climates. The following is a diagram of plant tissue:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leaf_anatomy.svg
What is the sticky part of the plant?
cuticle
How do you draw algae?
plant+water=algae plant+ocean=algae plant+sea=algae
