Adaptation of Plants Flashcards

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State the definition of adaptation.

A

Adaptation is the adjustment of organisms to live in an environment.

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How many classification of plants are there? State them.

A
  • Hydrophytes
  • Halophytes
  • Xerophytes
  • Mesophytes

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Where can we find hydrophyte plants?

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Hydrophytes mostly consist of aquatic plants.

  • either submerge in water
  • on surface of water
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What is the condition of Halophytes? State one example of halophyte plant.

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  • Halophytes are plants that live in high salt content water ( swamp, mouth of river)
  • Example: Mangrove tree
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Which classification states that these plants are able to live in:

  • high temperature
  • hot
  • dry
  • less water
A

Xerophytes.

cactus

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