What are the different adaptations of plants for survival?
For different plant it is different Cactus are succulent plants and, like other succulents, they have a variety of adaptations that enable them to survive in hot and dry environments. 1. In most species of cacti the leaves have evolved into spines which not only defend the cactus against herbivores but also provide shade that lowers the plants water loss through transpiration. 2. The bodies of many cacti have become thickened during the course of evolution, and form water-retentive tissue that is in the optimal shape of a sphere or cylinder. 3. By reducing its surface area, the body of the plant is also protected against excessive sunlight. 4.Cacti often have very shallow roots that spread out widely close to the surface to collect water, an adaptation to infrequent rains. 5. The salt concentration in the root cells is relatively high, so when moisture is encountered it is quickly absorbed. Characteristics or adaptation of hydrophytes: * A thin cuticle. Cuticles primarily discourage wa
