Hyrophytes and Xerophytes Flashcards
1
Q
What are xerophytes
A
They grow in dry habitats
2
Q
What are hydrophytes ?
A
They grow in or on water
3
Q
what are some adaptations of xerophytes?
A
- they grow in dry habitats
- have thicker cuticles
- reduced leaf surface area
- few, sunken stomata
- rolled leaves
4
Q
what are some adaptations of hydrophytes?
A
- grow in or on water
- little or no waxy cuticle
- large, flat leaves
- minimal root systems
- air pockets to aid flotation and flexible stems
