Such plants which are adapted to survival under conditions a limited supply of water in its habitat are known as
A
Hydrophytes
B
Saprophytes
C
Xerophytes
D
Pteridophytes
Correct Answer: Xerophytes
A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Alps or the Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple and some Gymnosperm plants.