BOTANY
PLANT ECOLOGY
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Question
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An arctic poppy is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
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The flower moves during the day to face the sun
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The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
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They grow near to the ground to protect against winds
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They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is frozen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Desert plants have developed three main adaptive strategies: succulence, drought tolerance and drought avoidance. Each of these is a different but effective suite of adaptations for prospering under conditions that would kill plants from other regions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Thin-skinned seeds would not be able to survive the heat and lack of water in the desert.
Detailed explanation-3: -The cactus root system is made for surviving long periods of high temperatures and low precipitation. Deep-rooted plants, cacti have an underground structure called a taproot, which is a long, thick, tapered root that grows down straight from the base of the plant.
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