JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 11
Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas are referred to as
- A. epiphytes
- B. xerophytesCorrect
- C. mesophytes
- D. hydrophytes
Explanation
Xerophytes are plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas. Mesophytes are land plants found in habitats with adequate water supply. Hydrophytes live in water or very wet environments. Epiphytes dwell on other plants without obtaining nutrients from them.
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