Compared with other plants, xerophytes usually have a lower
Acuticle thickness
Bwax coating thickness
Csurface to volume ratio
Droot system depth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. surface to volume ratio
A small surface relative to volume minimises water lost by transpiration and evaporation.
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