AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Xerophyte adaptations increase water intake, limit water loss, and store water efficiently. Water intake adaptations include deep or widespread roots, and high salt content to increase osmosis. Xerophytes have thick cuticles, lost or finely divided leaves, reduced stomata, and CAM photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xerophytic species are often easy to recognize by their looks. They tend to be small, with either succulent leaves or stems, a waxy surface, and pale colors. These are all adaptations to store water, minimize water loss, and reflect sun light. Another problem that xerophytes have to avoid is being eaten by herbivores.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cacti are one type of succulent-xerophytic plants that survive in arid environments by storing water in their stems, roots or leaves.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are xerophytic plants. They can survive hot and water-scarce conditions for long periods of time. Complete answer: Cacti are a large family of xerophytic plants.