Please show work, thank you! Ehleringer and Clark studied the geographical distribution of fourEncelia species along a temperature and humidity gradient in thesouthwestern coast of North America. Two of these species, E.frutescens and E. farinosa, are found inland, a hotter and dryerpart of the range. The two figures below show the distribution ofthe two species and the PAR absorption of their leaves. Discussthe unique habitat preferences of the two species in the context ofthe microclimatic gradients and their physiological adaptations.Use the data to support your statements.Nonpubescent leves ofE fratescens absorbpimanety ofincident photosyntheticallyactive radiation100-E fariEPubescent leave ofESrin aborless than 40%400500600700s00Wavelength (am)Light absorhunce (per cm)

Plants in arid and hot climate show various adaptations to survive such as fleshy leaves , big roots and lead variation such as CAM Both species can show various micro climatic differences such as: All these adaptations help the plant to survive E. Frutescens prefers arid regions with direct sunlight with Sandy soil and prefers to do photosynthesis at night Whereas E. Farinosa prefers shade , photosynthesis is done throughout the day and soil type is less Arid and relatively higher amount of ground water E. Frutescens E. Farinosa Small leaf size larger leaf size Large root system Small root system Hairy structures on leaves not hairy CAM pathway Non CAM pathway