The presence of hollow and spongy stems filled with air are adaptations seen in __________.

desert plants

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mountainous plants

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aquatic plants

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mangrove plants

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Solution

The correct option is C aquatic plants
Lotus is an example of an aquatic plant. The lotus plants have hollow and spongy stems filled with air. This makes them light and helps them to float on water.

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Read the features of plants given below.

(a) Thick waxy stem

(b) Short roots

(d) Sloping branches

(e) Small or spine-like leaves

(f) Hollow stem

Choose the type of plant for every adaptive feature given in a, b, c, d, e and f from the list given below:

Aquatic plant, desert plant, mountainous plant

Assertion (A): Scotoactive stomata are found in succulent xerophytes

Reason (R): Presence of scotoactive stomata is a type of xeric adaptations of succulent plants

Write a short note on:

a) Adaptations of desert plants and animals.

b) Adaptations of plants to water scarcity.

c) Behavioural adaptations in animals.

d) Importance of light on plants.

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