SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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What is a halophyte?
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Aquatic dwelling Plant
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Arid dwelling Plant
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Salt dwelling plant
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Air dwelling plant
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Halophytes are plants that exhibit high salt tolerance, allowing them to survive and thrive under extremely saline conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The halophytes include some model species such as Atriplex (A. vesicaria, saltbush), Salicornia (S. europaea, glasswort), Mesembryanthemum (M. crystallinum, common ice plant), Rhizophora (R.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of halophytes are mangrove trees (see mangrove swamp), thrift (Armeria), sea lavender (Limonium), and rice grass (Spartina).
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