Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The desert's _______ landscape stretched endlessly.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: xerophytic
Explanation:
• The correct spelling is xerophytic, which means adapted to a dry or arid environment with very little moisture.
• It comes from the Greek root xero- (meaning dry) and -phyte (meaning plant).
• Common mistakes involve substituting 'xero-' with 'xiro-' or doubling the letter 't' (xerophittic).
Example: Cacti and thorny shrubs are typical examples of xerophytic vegetation.