JAMB Biology 2008 Question 33

Question 33

Adaptation

Stomata of some plants are sunken and protected by hairs. These are features of

  1. A.mesophytes
  2. B.epiphytes
  3. C.hydrophytes
  4. D.xerophytes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (xerophytes.)

Explanation

Sunken, hairy stomata trap moist air and cut water loss by transpiration. These are adaptations of xerophytes, plants of dry places.