Xerophyte
EN→ZH
What Does Xerophyte Mean?
- 耐旱植物
- 干旱植物
Xerophyte Pronunciation
/ˈzɛrəˌfaɪt/
Xerophyte Definition
noun
Definition
A plant that is adapted to survive in an environment with little water, such as deserts.
In ZH
一种适应在水分较少的环境中生存的植物，例如沙漠。
How to Use Xerophyte in a Sentence
- Cacti are the most well-known xerophytes.
- Many xerophytes have thick skins to prevent water loss.
- Succulents are a type of xerophyte that store water in their leaves.
- Some xerophytes grow deep roots to access underground water.
- Xerophytes play a crucial role in arid ecosystems.