Sunken stomata are found in

Sunken stomata are found in Correct Answer xerophytes

The correct answer is xerophytes.

Key Points

  • Xerophytes are plants found in the desert area.
  • They require the least amount of water. In deserts there is a scarcity of water thus the plants have to take their water from the underground water level.
  • Their stomata are of sunken type (deep-seated) like cup – shape depression as it helps them to prevent the loss of water through transpiration.
  • Examples of xerophytes are – Aloe vera, Pineapple, Cactus, etc.

Additional Information

  • Hydrophytes are plants that are either partially or fully submerged into water.
  • Partially submerged hydrophytes like Lilly have stomata present on their upper leaf surface (lower pat is submerged in water).
  • Fully submerged hydrophytes like water ferns do not have stomata, instead of stomata, the plant's surface cells are capable of absorbing water, nutrients, and dissolved gases in the water.
  • Mesophytes have generally stomata present on the lower surface of the epidermis
  • Examples are corn(maize), clover, cucurbit, etc
  • Parasite: The organism that lives on or inside other living organisms, to derive their food are called parasites. Amarbel (Cuscuta) is a ''parasite''.

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