{"id":23935,"date":"2024-04-15T06:40:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=23935"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:40:14","slug":"plants-growing-on-sand-are-called-as-a-chasmophytes-b-oxylophytes-c-lithophytes-d-psammophytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/plants-growing-on-sand-are-called-as-a-chasmophytes-b-oxylophytes-c-lithophytes-d-psammophytes\/","title":{"rendered":"Plants growing on sand are called as A. chasmophytes B. oxylophytes C. lithophytes D. psammophytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;chasmophytes&#8221; option2=&#8221;oxylophytes&#8221; option3=&#8221;lithophytes&#8221; option4=&#8221;psammophytes&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. psammophytes.<\/p>\n<p>Psammophytes are plants that are adapted to growing in sandy soils. They have a number of adaptations that help them to survive in these harsh conditions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shallow roots:<\/strong> Psammophytes have shallow roots that help them to anchor themselves in the sand and to access water and nutrients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thick, waxy leaves:<\/strong> Psammophyte leaves are often thick and waxy, which helps to reduce water loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small leaves:<\/strong> Psammophyte leaves are often small, which helps to reduce water loss and to protect the plant from the sun&#8217;s harsh rays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cushion-like growth habit:<\/strong> Psammophytes often have a cushion-like growth habit, which helps to protect them from the wind and to trap heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drought-tolerant:<\/strong> Psammophytes are often drought-tolerant, which means that they can survive in dry conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some examples of psammophytes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sea oats:<\/strong> Sea oats are a type of grass that is found on sandy beaches. They have long, thin leaves that help them to trap sand and to prevent erosion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sand verbena:<\/strong> Sand verbena is a type of wildflower that is found on sandy dunes. It has small, pink flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach pea:<\/strong> Beach pea is a type of legume that is found on sandy beaches. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Psammophytes play an important role in the ecosystem. They help to stabilize sand dunes and to prevent erosion. 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