gas exchange in xerophytic plants Flashcards
1
Q
what is a xerophytic plant
A
a plant that has adapted to reduce their water loss so that it can survive in very dry conditions
2
Q
what are some features that make xerophytic plant well adapted to arid conditions
A
-thick cuticles
-small or needle shaped leaves
-few stomata
-stomata shrunk into pits in the epidermis
-hairs around stomata and over leaf surface
3
Q
what benefits do shrunken stomata in pits have
A
trap air with moisture close to the stomata
