adaptation and survival of plants Flashcards
what are protective structures of plants
thorns, spines, bad taste, bad odor, poisonous, itchy leaves
tiny ocean plants which are the main source of foods of aquatic animals
diatoms
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
hydrophytes
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
mesophytes
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
xerophytes
trees that have leaves start growing again as spring approaches and towards summer like maple, oak and birch tree
deciduous plant
things needed for plants to grow
light, water, soil, temperature, humidity, fertilizer, and pesticides