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Lotus have waxy coating on the leaves to protect them from water.
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Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
What is the waxy coating on insects called?
It is called the cuticle.
What is the adaptation of a waxy leaf?
a cereal
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
Why does lotus have a waxy coating?
Keep water out.
Why does lotus leaves have a waxy coating?
Keep water out.
What will happen if lotus leaves do not have waxy coating on them?
The leaves of the lotus will get damaged due to water
What is the protective coating on the leaf called?
The cuticle - a waxy layer that protects a leaf's moisture.
Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
What are the adaptations of the plant pistia?
root pockets...waxy coating on the leaf...high surface are to volume ratio that helps in floating n seeking sunlight
What covers the needle of conifer?
waxy coating
What can store water in a cactus?
A waxy coating
What a cuticle?
a waxy coating on a plant (apex)
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
What plants of the desert have a waxy coating?
A few desert plants have a waxy coating that helps protect them from the heat and dry air of the dessert. These plants include some varieties of Yucca trees, Creosote and Beavertail Cactus. The waxy coating blocks the plants pores, trapping the moisture inside to prevent them from drying out.
