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Roots List Adaptations Hydrophytes Thin/No Waxy Cuticle Always Open

Hydrophyte adaptations include thin/no waxy cuticle, always-open stomata, reduced structure, wide flat leaves, small roots, large surface areas of submerged stems and roots, air sacs, and aerenchyma.

Las adaptaciones de los hidrófitos incluyen cutícula delgada o inexistente, estomas siempre abiertos, estructura reducida, hojas anchas y planas, raíces pequeñas, grandes áreas superficiales de tallos y raíces bajo el agua, sacos de aire y parénquima aerífero.

Front List 8 adaptations of hydrophytes.
Back Hydrophyte adaptations:
  • Thin/no waxy cuticle
  • Always-open stomata
  • Reduced structure
  • Wide, flat leaves
  • Small roots
  • Large surface area of stems and roots under water
  • Air sacs
  • Arenchyma

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