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Plants limit temperature stress through:
Plants defend themselves against herbivores through physical and chemical defenses, including thorns.
Seeds are dispersed either by abiotic factors such as water and wind or by animals.
1. Regarding the constraints of a fixed plant lifestyle, which statements are correct?
2. Which adaptations help plants cope with environmental stresses and herbivory?
3. Concerning photosynthesis, tick the correct statements:
What are stomata in plants?
Microscopic pores mainly on leaf surfaces allowing gas exchange.
What must a fixed plant obtain without moving?
Light, water, carbon dioxide, mineral ions, and reproductive opportunities.
How do plants limit extreme temperature stress?
By stomatal control, leaf loss, reduced activity, stopped sap flow, and altitude adaptations.
How do plants defend against herbivores?
Through physical and chemical defenses including thorns.
What are two abiotic factors dispersing seeds?
Water and wind.
Besides abiotic factors, what else disperses seeds?
Animals.
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