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List the anatomical adaptations of Halophytes.

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(i) Epidermal cells of stem is heavily cutinized, almost squarish and are filled with oil and tannins.
(ii) 'Star' shaped sclereids and 'H' shaped heavy thickened spicules that provide mechanical strength to cortex are present in the stem.
(iii) The leaves may be dorsiventral or isobilateral with salt secreting glands.
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