Friday, January 18, 2008

#5

CYK Lesson 38

#5 Outline for adaptstions of xerophytes

Four adaptations of xerophytes are they have spines instead of leaves. They have thick stems that contain water storage tissue. They have a very thick cuticle covering the stem. They also have CAM physiology that includes openeing the stomata during the cool noghts instead of in the intense heat of the day.

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