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Water Loss Evaporation Stomata Diffusion Lower By  Xerophytes

Front How can xerophytes reduce water loss other than wp gradients?
Back - thick cuticle
- longer diffusion pathway
- lower rate of diffusion
- less water loss by evaporation

- low SA:vol ratio
- less stomata
- less water loss by evaporation

- lower stomata density
- less stomata
- less water loss by evaporation

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