1
Question
Fleshy stems, thorns and wide roots. These are characteristic features of which of the following plants?
Fleshy stems, thorns and wide roots. These are characteristic features of which of the following plants?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Cactus
Acacias and Cactus are plants of the grassland vegetation. In order to survive dry arid conditions, these plants employ a unique survival mechanism. They develop fleshy stems to store water, thorns instead of leaves to conserve water and widespread roots to increase their reach for groundwater.
Acacias and Cactus are plants of the grassland vegetation. In order to survive dry arid conditions, these plants employ a unique survival mechanism. They develop fleshy stems to store water, thorns instead of leaves to conserve water and widespread roots to increase their reach for groundwater.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
