Adaptation Refers to the Processes by Which Organisms Cope with Environmental

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Adaptation refers to the processes by which organisms cope with environmental forces and stresses,such as those posed by climate and topography.

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Definitions:

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients, especially sucrose, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental plant tissue composed of thin-walled living cells that function in photosynthesis, storage, and as the tissue repair and regeneration mechanism.

Secondary Growth

Growth that results in an increase in girth or thickness of plants, particularly in woody plants.

Primary Xylem

The portion of the xylem that is formed during the primary growth of plants, responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots.