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1. Arid Climate

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   Xerophytic Flora
   Plants, termed xerophytes, display structural adaptations such as deep taproots to reach groundwater, reduced leaf surface area (or specialized spines), and water-storing tissues (succulence). Cacti and succulents are well-known examples. The metabolic efficiency of these plants is often maximized through Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis, which allows stomata to open only at night to capture $\text{CO}_2$, minimizing daytim…

2. Evapotranspiration

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   Transpiration is the process where water absorbed by plant roots is transported through the xylem to the leaves and then released as water vapor through small pores called stomata. This process serves the dual purpose of cooling the plant and facilitating the transport of nutrients.
   The rate of transpiration is exquisitely sensitive to the internal state of the plant, specifically stomatal aperture, which is regulated by ambient humidity, [light…