GK
BIOLOGY
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mesophytes
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lithophytes
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xerophytes
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hydrophytes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Xerophytes are plants that are majorly found in water-scarce regions like deserts, alps, or the arctic. They have some specialized modifications that enable them to survive in such extremely hot or cold regions with very less water availability.
Detailed explanation-2: -xerophyte, any plant adapted to life in a dry or physiologically dry habitat (salt marsh, saline soil, or acid bog) by means of mechanisms to prevent water loss or to store available water. Succulents (plants that store water) such as cacti and agaves have thick, fleshy stems or leaves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Other examples of xerophyte plants include the Joshua tree, kalanchoe, prickly pear, tea plant, Nerium oleander, acacia, and tillandsia.