Xerophytic Adaptations

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Mind Map on Xerophytic Adaptations, created by cecilia.hudson on 18/04/2013.
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Xerophytic Adaptations
  1. Stomata sunk in pits

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    • traps moist air, reducing evaporation
    1. Curled leaves with stomat inside

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      • protects them from the wind
      1. The epidermis has a layer of hairs

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        • trap moist air around the stomata, reducing the concentarion gradient of water
        1. A reduced number of stomata

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          • so there are fewer places for water to escape
          1. Waxy, waterproof cuticles on leaves and stems

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            • this reduces evaporation
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