Xerophilous Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cacti are classic examples of xerophilous plants that have adapted to survive in arid environments with minimal water availability.
- The xerophilous plant species found in the desert have evolved unique physical and physiological features to conserve water and withstand the harsh conditions.
- Xerophilous plants often have deep roots to access groundwater, allowing them to thrive in areas with limited rainfall.
- In contrast to hydrophytes, xerophilous plants have adapted to store water in their leaves, stems, or roots to survive extended periods of drought.
- The succulent plants that grow in the dry, rocky outcrops are xerophilous plants that have developed specialized structures to retain water and protect themselves from dehydration.