Thick, waxy & leathery cuticle around leaves is present in___________?
Correct answer: C. Xerophytes
- A. Hydrophytes
- B. Mesophytes
- C. Xerophytes
- D. Halophytes
Explanation
Xerophytes are plants adapted to dry habitats and commonly have a thick, waxy cuticle that reduces evaporation from leaf surfaces. Hydrophytes usually have reduced cuticles because water is abundant, so choosing hydrophytes reverses the relationship between habitat and water conservation.
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