Question

Differentiate between 

xerophytes and hydrophytes 

Answer 1

	Xerophytes		Hydrophytes
1	These are plants that grow on dry land like deserts where there is a scarcity of water.	1	These plants need maximum water to grow and hence live in water.
2	Leaves are reduced to spines to minimize the loss of water.	2	Leaves have a waxy coating to protect themselves from water.
3	Roots are long and reach deep layers of the soil.	3	Roots are very reduced as water is available in plenty.
4	e.g. Cactus, babul	4	e.g. Hydrilla, lotus.