Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What are plants with little access to water called?
A
Xeophytes
2
Q
What are plants with adequate water supplies called?
A
Mesophytes
3
Q
What are plants that are partially or fully submerged in water called?
A
Hydrophytes
4
Q
What are the features of mesophytes?
A
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5
Q
What are the features of hydrophytes?
A
-No supportive tissue
-Stomata on the top of the leaves
-Poor transport system as surrounded by water
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6
Q
What are the features of xeophytes?
A
- Hairs to hold water vapour to prevent a high concentration gradient and reduce transpiration
- Rolled leaves to reduce exposed surface area
