Xerophytic Adaptations🫧

Question 1

What is a xerophyte?
A plant adapted to arid environments

Answer 1

A plant adapted to arid environments

Question 2

Name three xerophytic adaptations that reduce water loss.

Answer 2

Rolling leaves, sunken stomata, thick cuticle

Question 3

What is the role of hairy leaves in xerophytes?

Answer 3

Trichomes trap a humid micro-layer to slow transpiration

Question 4

Why do xerophytes often have small leaves?

Answer 4

To reduce transpiration surface area