adaptation of xerophyte plants

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biologystuff Mind Map on adaptation of xerophyte plants, created by matthew.bottomley on 18/04/2013.
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adaptation of xerophyte plants
  1. wide spread root system to store water
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      • lower tranpriration rate becuase they have a small suface area. they have spines
      1. cubicle

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        • layer of cells is very thick which increase diffusion diffrence
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          • traps the humid air
          1. sunken stomata

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            • the enviroment in the stemato is humud so less water is lost
            1. ficks law

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              • surface area x concentration gradient all over diffusion pathway
              1. temprature

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                • high temprature means high kinetic energy means they will m ove faster and therfore diffusion will hapeen quicker
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