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Agriculture · Q797

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 797

Q797

Xerophytes are adapted to

A.
Cold region
B.
Humid region
C.
Arid region
Answer
D.
High altitude

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Xerophytes are such a group of plants, that are adapted to live in the Arid region, dry or physiologically dry habitat, like a salt march, saline soil or acid body.
They have a specific mechanism within themselves to prevent water loss or to store available water. Example: Succulents like cacti, agave, etc have thick, fleshy stems or leaves to store water in them.