adaptation and survival of plants Flashcards

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what are protective structures of plants

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thorns, spines, bad taste, bad odor, poisonous, itchy leaves

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tiny ocean plants which are the main source of foods of aquatic animals

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diatoms

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plants that grows well in water, example of this plants are lotus, water lily. they have soft, flexible, and hallow stem and large leaf surface

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hydrophytes

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plants that we usually see around us have sturdy branches stem and thick leaves and they can grow in moderate amount of water ex: gumamela, rose, trees

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mesophytes

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plants that grows and live on very dry land or dessert have shallow roots that spread out that spread out
to get as much water as they can. they have thick, fleshy stems which can store large amount of water. ex: cactus, coconut palm

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xerophytes

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trees that have leaves start growing again as spring approaches and towards summer like maple, oak and birch tree

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deciduous plant

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things needed for plants to grow

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light, water, soil, temperature, humidity, fertilizer, and pesticides

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