Halophytes growing on mud are called:
Correct answer: C. Pelophilous
- A. Psammophilous
- B. Heliophilous
- C. Pelophilous
- D. Lithophilous
Explanation
The prefix pelo- refers to mud or clay, so halophytes growing on muddy surfaces are called pelophilous. Psammophilous plants grow on sand, and lithophilous plants grow on rocks.
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