Adaptations of plants

Adaptation of holly

Thick waxy cuticle to reduce evaporation

Adaptation of lambs ear

Hairs on leafs to trap water and concave shape to trap water so water in leaf does not evaporate

Adaptations of marram grass

Round shape so water vapour will stay inside as wind blows

Adaptations of pine tree

Stomata is in a pit to be protected from wind

Adaptations of cactus

1. Spikes to reduce surface area for less water loss

2. Spikes warn predators

3. Stomata is closed during the day

What are xerophytes and how are they adapted?

A plant that lives in areas where there is little water

1. Sucken stomata

2. Less leaves

3. Leaf loss (they can loose and replenish leaves)

4. Succulent (accumulated water in cells)

5. Root adaptations (large SA, more root hair cells)

What are hydrophytes and how are they adapted?

Plants that grow in aquatic environments

1. Thin or no waxy cuticle

2. Reduced structure

3. Wide flat leaves

4. Small root system but large SA