Ecology Information Sheet
How Lithops works in its habitat
A stone-like surface hides a compact system for storing water, controlling exposure, and renewing leaves.
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Ecological relationships
Camouflage reduces visibility to herbivores. Leaf windows admit light while much of the succulent body remains protected below ground. Each new leaf pair reclaims stored water from the old pair; that internal transfer explains why added water during replacement can be harmful.