Question

Name the group of plants that thrive in ice covered arctic and polar areas:

• A. Microtherms
• B. Megatherms
• C. Hekistotherms
• D. Mesotherms

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Hekistotherms

Hekistotherms

• Hekistotherms are plants that thrive in cool to moderate temperatures, typically between 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)

• They are adapted to grow in environments with:

Characteristics

• Moderate growth rates

• Medium-sized leaves

• Adaptations for moderate water availability

• Often found in temperate regions, mountainous areas, or shaded habitats

Examples

• Temperate trees (e.g., oak, beech)

• Shrubs (e.g., rhododendron, azalea)

• Cool-season crops (e.g., broccoli, kale)

• Temperate grasses (e.g., ryegrass, fescue)

• Ferns and mosses