Conifers are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental conditions because of
broad hardy leaves
superficial stomata
thick cuticle
presence of vessels
Coniferopsida -
1-Wood is pcynoxylic
2-Small ephemeral cones formed in groups.
3-Large and perrinial female cones.
4-Siphonogamous fertilization.
5-Male gametes non-motile.
- wherein
Eg Pinus, Taxus.
Presence of thick cuticle, presence of sunken stomata and needle like leaves are xerophytic adaptations of conifers for tolerating extreme environmental conditions.
Option 1)
broad hardy leaves
Incorrect
Option 2)
superficial stomata
Incorrect
Option 3)
thick cuticle
Correct
Option 4)
presence of vessels
Incorrect
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In conifers the needle like leaves thick cuticle and sunken stomata help to reduce water leaves