Surviving where water is scarce
Surviving where water is scarce
A xerophyte is a plant adapted to live where water is scarce. Its adaptations reduce transpiration, which is the loss of water vapour from a plant, mainly through the stomata in its leaves.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.2.8 Plant adaptations to extreme environments. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.