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Plants that survive in environments with little water, like deserts or ice-covered regions, have adaptations to conserve water. They reduce their surface area and have thick waxy cuticles, smaller leaves, and stomata located in pits to decrease water loss. Physiologically, they store water, delay growth when dry, cool themselves via transpiration, close stomata during drought, and produce waxes and resins to protect themselves. Examples include agave, cacti, pineapples and gymnosperms.
- Author
- Alphonsa Sebastian
- Language
- EN