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Why is a cuticle a useful adaptation in plants need to survive on land but not algae?
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∙ 14y ago
To be more specific, it's a WAXY cuticle. Wax is non-polar, thus hydrophobic.
This allows for plants to retain water. Algae do not need to because they're habitually in water.
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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
Why is a cuticle a useful adaptation in plant but not in a algae?
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.
Why is a cuticle a useful adaptations in plants but not in algae?
because algae grows in water and doesn't need to be waterproof btw that is what a cuticle does makes it waterproof. So plants need a cuticle because when it rains the leaf can absorb only the amount it needs and the rest just slides down :)
What kind of adaptation would be useful to an animal that eats nectar from plants?
a long tongue
What is the adaptation to an animal whose niche is eating nectar from plants?
which adaption would be most useful to an animal that eats nectar from plants
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
Why would it be useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout?
It would be useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout so that it can be fertilized.
Why would it be a useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout?
It would be useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout so that it can be fertilized.
What were the results of agriculture?
Growth of produce, plants more useful for medicines, and more animals can eat to survive and produce meat.
How do you survive in a jungle with paperclif and a penny?
A person may not be able to survive in the jungle with just a paperclip and a penny. While the paperclip may be useful for poking plants for liquids or self defense, the penny may not be useful for anything besides ammunition if used in a sling shot.
Is carbon dioxide useful and why?
yes. plants breath in carbon dioxide and then breath out oxygen for other living creatures. then we breath in that oxygen and breath out more carbon dioxide for the plants. basically, we could not survive without plants.
What has the author Perdita Pohle written?
Perdita Pohle has written: 'Useful plants of Manang district' -- subject(s): Ethnobotany, Plants, Useful, Useful Plants
