The correct answer is: C. Xerophytes.
Xerophytes are plants that have adapted to survive in dry environments. They have a number of adaptations that help them to conserve water, such as thick, waxy leaves, deep roots, and a reduced rate of transpiration.
Hydrophytes are plants that live in water. They have a number of adaptations that help them to survive in this environment, such as thin, delicate leaves, aerenchyma (air-filled tissue), and a floating or submerged growth habit.
Saprophytes are plants that obtain their nutrients from dead organic matter. They have a number of adaptations that help them to break down this material, such as a lack of chlorophyll, a branched root system, and a large number of enzymes.
Pteridophytes are a group of plants that includes ferns, horsetails, and whisk ferns. They are characterized by their lack of seeds and flowers.
Here are some examples of xerophytes:
- Cacti
- Aloe vera
- Yucca
- Joshua tree
- Creosote bush
Here are some examples of hydrophytes:
- Water lilies
- Cattails
- Duckweed
- Water hyacinth
- Seagrasses
Here are some examples of saprophytes:
- Mushrooms
- Lichens
- Molds
- Yeasts
Here are some examples of pteridophytes:
- Ferns
- Horsetails
- Whisk ferns