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Stomata: Opening and Closing

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What is the difference between xerophytic and mesophytic plats in terms of carbon dioxide intake

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Stomata of xerophytes shuts during day times to reduce water loss. So, these plants take carbon dioxide at night to minimise the water loss by transpiration whereas mesophytes take CO₂ during daytime.

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