The following points highlight the the seven main stages of lithosere in plants. The stages are:- 1. Crustose Lichen Stage 2. Foliose and Fruticose Lichen Stage 3. Moss Stage 4. Herb Stage 5. Shrub Stage 6. Trees Stage 7. Climax Stage. 1. Crustose Lichen Stage: Lichen species like Graphis Rhizocarpon, Rinodina and Lacanora forms are the pioneer community in a [...]
The following points highlight the eight main stages of hydrosere in plants. The stages are:- 1. Phytoplankton Stage 2. Submerged Stage 3. Floating Stage 4. Reed Swamp Stage or Swamp5. Sedge-Meadow Stage or Marsh 6. Alder or Willow Carr Stage 7. Wood Land Stage 8. Climax Woodland. Stage # 1. Phytoplankton Stage: Planktonic stage includes minute autotrophic diatoms, phytoflagellates, cyanobacteria [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Xerophyte 2. Types of Xerophytic Plants 3. Characteristics of Xerophytes 4. Ecological Adoptation 5. Anatomical features. Contents: Meaning of Xerophyte Types of Xerophytic Plants Characteristics of Xerophytes Ecological Adoptation in Xerophytes Anatomical features of Xerophyte 1. Meaning of Xerophyte: A xerophyte (xero meaning dry, phyte meaning plant) is a plant [...]