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Question
Define heliophytes and sciophytes. Name a plant from your locality that is either heliophyte or sciophyte.
Solution
- Heliophytes also called sun-loving plants, are those that require for their optimum growth full exposure to the sun. E.g., Mango
- Sciophytes also called shade-loving plants, are those plants that require reduced light intensity. E.g., Lycopodium
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