Leaf Adaptations to different environments Flashcards
1
Q
Cold climates
A
leaves reduced in size, needle like in appearance and sunken stomata to
reduce water loss.
2
Q
Hot climates
A
leaves reduced to spines to conserve water, succulent stems eg. Cacti
3
Q
Aquatic plants
A
wide lamina to float, thick waxy cuticle to repel water.
4
Q
Tropical rainforest plants
A
to capture maximum sunlight (1) extra broad leaves, (2) epiphytes such as bromeliads, orchids, ferns live high up on trees.
5
Q
Nutrient poor environments
A
carnivorous plants eg. Venus fly trap, pitcher plant.
