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The plants, which grow under water stres...

The plants, which grow under water stress conditions of deserts are :

A

Epiphytes

B

Xerophytes

C

Heliophytes

D

Sciophytes

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The correct Answer is:
B
The term xerophyte refers lu a plant specles that has evolved over time to adapt to dry regions like deserts. Xerophytes have adapted to be able to keep extremely large amounts of water for a long period of time. Without this capability, the plant would die, as the desert reglon itself does not provide enough water to sustain life.
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