Specialized

Structures of
Terrestrial
and Aquatic
Plants
 Plants have different flowers, stems and
root structures.
 Each plants have different structures
giving them certain advantage to help them
adapt to their environment and live
healthy.
 Specialized structures
1.Thorns & hairs

Purpose:

a. To defend the plant against

animals that will eat them.
Rose
2. Leaf shape and
structure.

Purpose:

a. To help the plant float in

the water.
b. To help withstand the
weather and water
movement
Water Lily
3. Roots

Purpose:

a. To help the plant reach the

soil under the water
Water hyacynth
 Other Specialized
Structures of Terrestrial
& Aquatic Plants
 Potato

Modified stem: for storage of

food
 Cactus

Fleshy stems: to conserve

water for long time
 Durian

Fruits: pungent odor

 Rafflesia

Flower: pungent odor

 Cogon grass

Sharp leaf that may cause

harm
Importance of Specialized
Structure in Terrestrial
and Aquatic plants

 In order for the plants

to protect themselves
and to adapt to the
environment.
ASSIGNMENT:

Give The specialized

structures of the following
plants below:
1. ____________ Sampaguita
2. ____________ Mayana
3. ____________ Lemon Grass
4. ____________ Pine Tree
5. ____________ Mangrove