XEROPHYTE Meaning and
Definition
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A xerophyte is a type of plant that has evolved to survive under extremely dry or arid conditions. It is well adapted to regions with minimal water availability, such as deserts or semi-arid areas. The term "xerophyte" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "xero" meaning dry and "phyton" meaning plant.
Xerophytes possess mechanisms to tolerate and conserve water efficiently. They often have specialized characteristics that help reduce water loss, such as small, thick, or waxy leaves that minimize surface area exposed to the air. Some xerophytes also have long, deep taproots to reach underground water sources, while others have shallow, spreading root systems to capture water from occasional rainfalls.
Additionally, xerophytes may exhibit adaptations to cope with hot temperatures, such as having a reduced number of stomata or closing their stomata during the hottest parts of the day to minimize water loss through transpiration. Some xerophytes also engage in succulence, storing water in their leaves, stems, or roots to endure extended drought periods.
Examples of xerophytes include cacti, agaves, yuccas, and certain types of grasses. These plants have successfully adapted to the scarcity of water and extreme environmental conditions by developing a range of structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations, allowing them to thrive and survive in xeric environments.
Common Misspellings for XEROPHYTE
Etymology of XEROPHYTE
The word xerophyte is derived from two Greek terms. Xero- comes from the Greek word xeros, which means dry or dryness. Phyte comes from the Greek word phyton, which means plant. So, xerophyte can be translated as dry plant or plant adapted to dry conditions.
Similar spelling words for XEROPHYTE
- swarfed,
- servetto,
- xerobates,
- serviette,
- de-served,
- Cold-served,
- serfaty,
- serophyte,
- Surfeit-water,
- surfeit,
- servidio,
- SRFDD,
- syrphid,
- survudi,
- cervidae,
- CERVED,
- surfaid,
- pre-served,
- sirivudh,
- ill-served,
- sarfatti,
- surfed,
- SRRFD,
- re-served,
- well-served,
- crew-served,
- syrphoidea,
- xerophytic,
- sirivat,
- servet,
- syrphidae,
- srividya,
- dis-served,
- servette,
- time-served,
- lift-served,
- sarvodaya,
- sarfati,
- cervid,
- Served,
- seriffed,
- SRFDO,
- sub-served,
- surviewed,
- under-served,
- SORVETE,
- XRFD,
- Surfoot,
- served-,
- serviette-ring,
- serfhood,
- first-served,
- Surveyed,
- SERVIT,
- Servite,
- Swerved,
- SARFTI,
- serifed,
- swarved,
- Cervidæ,
- servewed,
- servat,
- SRFFT,
- swerfed,
- SARFT,
- surfit,
- SERIVET.
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