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Define hydrophytic plants and Xerophytic plants with the help of suitable examples.

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Hydrophytes : Hydrophytes are those plants that are adapted to grow completely or partially submerged in water. Examples : Lotus, water hyacinth, Hydrilla etc.
Xerophytes : The plants that can survive in dry atmosphere are known as xerophytes. The xerophytes are found abundantly in desert areas, Examples : Opuntia, Acacia, Capparis etc.

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