Thick, waxy & leathery cuticle around leaves is present in___________?

Correct answer: C. Xerophytes

  • A. Hydrophytes
  • B. Mesophytes
  • C. Xerophytes
  • D. Halophytes

Explanation

Xerophytes are plants adapted to dry habitats and commonly have a thick, waxy cuticle that reduces evaporation from leaf surfaces. Hydrophytes usually have reduced cuticles because water is abundant, so choosing hydrophytes reverses the relationship between habitat and water conservation.

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