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Why is the stem of aquatic plant weak?
as the flowing water make the stem weaks
What are the adaptation of aquatic plants?
they have a waxy coat
Does a leaf have a waxy surface?
Not all leaves have a waxy surface, but some do. Plant cuticles are a protective waxy covering produced only by the epidermal cells of leaves, young shoots and all other aerial plant organs without periderm.
How the waxy covering on a cactus helps it to prevent water loss?
A waxy stem helps a cactus survive by minimizing water loss. Water may be lost through evaporation under high heat or transpiration. A cactus' thickened stem decreases water loss and disperses harsh sunlight, be the surface glossy, leathery or waxy. The texture makes it difficult for water to enter through or escape from the stem. It also makes it difficult for the sun to burn or scorch the plant's surface.
Why does aquatic plants have no waxy coating?
No just slime coats
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
Why is the waxy cuticle penetrated bystomato?
To keep the moisture in the leaves or stem for longer also the waxy cuticle stops water from going in .
Why the water lily has broad leaves and a hollow flexible stem?
Lotus is an aquatic plant fixed at the bottom of the pond. To reach the surface of the water lotus stems are thin & hollow.
Why the stem of aquatic plants weak?
as the flowing water make the stem weaks
Is tapioca a woody stem plant or a soft stem plant?
it is a woody stem plant
How can you count the number of cells in an aquatic plant?
There is not a way to count the cells on a aquatic plant. The cells on a aquatic plant are so small.
What does the waxy cuticle help the plants?
The Waxy cuticle in a plant is situated above the upper epidermis. The waxy cuticle provides protection to the epidermis. But the main task of the waxy cuticle is to increase and decrease transpiration of water in a plant accordingly. The cuticle helps in cuticular transpiration of plants and sometimes you can find a shiny cuticle in a plant in order to reflect back the sunlight and prevent transpiration. Having a shiny cuticle is one of the adaptations of a plant to reduce transpiration. These are the 2 main functions of a cuticle.
