Question

Differentiate between Hydrophytes and Xerophytes .

Answer 1

Hydrophytes - Plants that live in water and adapt to their environment are known as hydrophytes. They either remain totally submerged in the water like valisineria, hydrilla , while lotus, trapa and other have much of their parts of the body submerged. They are also called aquatic plants.

Xerophytes - Plants growing in deserts are called xerophytes such as agave and aloe, that store water in their fleshy stems or leaves . These are called succulents.