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Succulents, bromeliads and
cacti are xerophytes. Their
adaptations include small or absent leaves, small, sunken
stomata, and
thick cuticles for
transpiration reduction,
photosynthetic efficiency.
(Compare with
hydrophytes,
mesophytes,
halophytes and
xerohalophytes).
Xerophytes include:
1. Desert
annuals
2. Deciduous
perennials;
3. Geophytes (bulbs,
rhizomes)
4. Succulents |
