Question

Differentiate between the following:

Sciophytes and Heliophytes

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Sciophytes	Heliophytes
Common name	Sciophytes are also called shade-tolerant plants.	Heliophytes are also called sun-adapted plants.
Light conditions	Sciophytes grow in shaded places and tolerate low light intensity.	Heliophytes grow in direct sunlight and tolerate high light intensity.
Photosynthetic activity	Sciophytes generally have lower photosynthetic activity than sun-adapted plants.	Heliophytes generally have a high photosynthetic rate in strong light.
Examples	Ferns and many herbaceous plants growing beneath dense tree canopies are sciophytes.	Mango, neem, and peepal are examples of heliophytes.