<P> The morphology and physiology of xerophytes are variously adapted to conserve water , and commonly also to store large quantities of water , during dry periods . Other species may be able to survive long periods of desiccation of their tissues , during which their metabolic activity may effectively shut down . Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are xeromorphic . </P>
<P> The morphology and physiology of xerophytes are variously adapted to conserve water , and commonly also to store large quantities of water , during dry periods . Other species may be able to survive long periods of desiccation of their tissues , during which their metabolic activity may effectively shut down . Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are xeromorphic . </P>
type of plant adapted to reduce water loss
type of plant adapted to reduce water loss
xerophytes
xerophytes