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Water Reduces Xerophytic Plants Sunken Stomata Explain Advantage

Front Some xerophytic plants have sunken stomata. Explain the advantage of this adaptation. ( 2 marks)
Back conserves water / reduces water loss / reduces transpiration / reduces evaporation; 
high humidity (in pit) / reduced water potential gradient / less water blown away / increased diffusion pathway

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