Cactus belongs to which plant type? (Ag. Supervisor 2023)

Opuntia and Cactus are belongs to Xerophytes group.
✔ Explanation-
Xerophytes are species of plants which are adapted to dry/desert areas and survive in an environment with little liquid water.
-For example, Cactus is a xerophyte that has white hairs which help to prevent water loss.
Hydrophytes are the aquatic plants that are especially suited for living in aquatic environment.
-For example: Water lilly, Water Hyacinth etc.

• Halophytes:
-Plants that grow in waters of high salinity are called halophytes.
-Mangrove swamps and sea lavender are examples of halophytes.

• Epiphytes:
-An epiphyte is an organism that grows on the surface of a plant without causing any harm to it.
-It derives its nutrients from the air, rain, or from the debris accumulating around it.
-Mosses and orchids are the best examples of Epiphytes.