JAMB Biology 2013 Question 11

Question 11

Adaptation

The plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas are referred to as

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

Answer: C (xerophytes.)

Explanation

Xerophytes are plants adapted to very dry places, such as cactus. Hydrophytes live in water and mesophytes in moderately wet places.