xerophile (Meaning)
Wordnet
xerophile (n)
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte
Synonyms & Antonyms of xerophile
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
xerophile Sentence Examples
- Xerophiles, plants renowned for their exceptional drought tolerance, thrive in arid environments.
- Desert succulents are classic xerophile examples, storing water in their fleshy stems and leaves.
- Creosote bushes, ubiquitous xerophiles of the southwestern United States, release a distinctive scent after rainfall.
- Lichens, symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae, are xerophiles that can withstand extreme dehydration.
- Xerophile adaptations include reduced leaf size, thick cuticles, and deep root systems to maximize water absorption.
- The leaves of xerophiles often have a silvery or waxy coating to reflect sunlight and conserve water.
- Cacti are iconic xerophiles, their spines and water-storing stem segments aiding their survival in arid regions.
- Desert shrubs like ocotillo and mesquite are xerophiles that form dense thickets, providing habitat for wildlife.
- Some xerophiles exhibit CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism), a specialized water-use strategy that involves nocturnal carbon dioxide uptake.
- Xerophytes play a crucial role in arid ecosystems, providing food and shelter while preventing soil erosion and desertification.
FAQs About the word xerophile
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Xerophiles, plants renowned for their exceptional drought tolerance, thrive in arid environments.
Desert succulents are classic xerophile examples, storing water in their fleshy stems and leaves.
Creosote bushes, ubiquitous xerophiles of the southwestern United States, release a distinctive scent after rainfall.
Lichens, symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae, are xerophiles that can withstand extreme dehydration.
