Hydrophytes Flashcards
1
Q
What are hydrophytes?
A
a plant that is adapted to living in/on water
2
Q
What are xerophytes?
A
a plant that is adapted to living in dry enviroments
3
Q
What are the adaptations and benefits of water lillies?
A
air spaces in leaves - leaves that float on surface of water - more light for photosynthesis, oxygen available for respiration
long flexible leaf starks - leaves dont break off in current, dont need to support any weight
stomata on upper surface of leaves - allows gas exchange, O2 often a limiting factor for hydrophytes, prevents leaf air spaces filling with water
large thin leaves - increases surface area for - gas exchange and photosynthesis
