> #plant-physiology , #botany > Briefly explain why hydrophyte posses 1. Undifferentiated mesophyll or some time is lacking 2. Thin cuticle or some time absent 3. Well developed phloem but xylem tissue are reduced or absent ?
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James Mahanyu
Jun 12

Briefly explain why hydrophyte posses 1. Undifferentiated mesophyll or some time is lacking 2. Thin cuticle or some time absent 3. Well developed phloem but xylem tissue are reduced or absent ?

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Jun 12
1. Hydrophytes typically have undifferentiated mesophyll or lack it altogether because they do not need to conserve water like terrestrial plants do. This allows for more efficient gas exchange and nutrient uptake in their aquatic environment.

2. Hydrophytes have thin cuticles or may lack them entirely because they do not need to prevent water loss through transpiration. A thin or absent cuticle allows for easier gas exchange and nutrient uptake in their aquatic environment.

3. Hydrophytes have well-developed phloem to transport nutrients and sugars throughout the plant. However, their xylem tissue is often reduced or absent because they do not need to transport water as extensively as terrestrial plants do. Water is readily available in their aquatic environment, so they do not need as much xylem tissue for water transport.
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Jun 12
1. Undifferentiated mesophyll or sometimes lacking: Hydrophytes have constant access to water, so they do not need specialized mesophyll cells for efficient photosynthesis. Undifferentiated mesophyll allows for more efficient absorption of water and nutrients from the surrounding environment.

2. Thin cuticle or sometimes absent: A thick cuticle can reduce water uptake, which is essential for hydrophytes. A thin or absent cuticle allows for more efficient water absorption and diffusion of gases.

3. Well-developed phloem but xylem tissue reduced or absent: Hydrophytes do not require extensive water transport through xylem tissues as they are immersed in water. Instead, they prioritize efficient translocation of nutrients and photosynthates through well-developed phloem tissues.
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