Describe the adaptation of lotus.
Lotus is a water plant which grows in water rich environment with an excessive amount of sunlight. It has various adaptations which helps it in surviving under those conditions. Some of these are:
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Leaves of Lotus plant are very wide and disc shaped. This allows them to float on water and absorb large amount of sunlight.
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The stem and leaf surfaces of Lotus are coated with a wax which is very difficult to wet. Therefore, it keeps the surfaces free from excessive water even in water rich environment.