mesophytes xerophytes and hydrophytes

Cards (9)

  • what regions are mesophtyes restricted to

    temperate regions
  • what is meant by a temperate region
    no extreme weather
  • what type of plant will crop plants be
    mesophtyes
  • give examples of plants that are mesophtyes
    trees , bulbs and corms
  • what regions are hydrophytes restricted to

    water
  • where is the stomata located on a hydrophyte
    it is on the upper epidermis to allow gas exchange
  • what are xerophytes
    Plants that are adapted to living in areas where water is in short supply
  • what are two regions where a xerophyte would be able to survive

    dry desert or cold region where the soil is frozen
  • what are adaptations of xerophytes
    thick waxy cutocle to reduce water loss , water storage in stems ,rolled leaves and smaller leaves