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

    Annotations:

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

      Annotations:

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

        Annotations:

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

          Annotations:

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

            Annotations:

            • this reduces evaporation
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