Which of the following is not the characteristic feature of the anatomy of xerophytes?
Correct answer: A. Spongy paraenchyma
- A. Spongy paraenchyma
- B. Well developed conducting tissue
- C. Well developed mechanical tissue
- D. Thick cuticle
Explanation
Xerophytes commonly develop thick cuticles and strong conducting and mechanical tissues to conserve water and withstand drought. A prominent spongy parenchyma is not a typical xerophytic feature, so it is the exception.
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