Rolling of leaves during dry conditions to protect the stomata is an adaptation found in many grasses, facilitated by:
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Correct answer: Bulliform cells
Bulliform cells are large, motor cells in the epidermis. When they lose turgor pressure during water stress, they cause the leaf to roll inward, creating a humid micro-environment.
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