Question

What is adaptation in plants?

Answer 1

Adaptation:

Adaptation is an attribute of the organism (morphological, physiological, behavioral) that enables the organism to survive and reproduce in its habitat.

Types of adaptation:

1. Morphological adaptation:

• Example - To reduce water loss through transpiration, many desert plants have a thick cuticle on their leaf surfaces, and their stomata are organized in deep holes (sunken).

2. Physiological adaptation:

• Example - Formation of poison. (The nightshade plant produces poison so that it is not consumed.)

3. Behavioural adaptation:

• Example - All plant shoots grow quickly towards the light to maximize photosynthesis.