Desert Animals And Plants Adaptations
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Desert animals and plants adaptations. The reptiles have minimized the loss of water by excreting waste in the form of an insoluble white compound uric acid. Many animals adapt to their environment by going into hibernation to survive through the hottest months. When this fatty tissue is metabolized it produces energy as well as water.
Some animals and birds may migrate to higher altitudes during summer seasons to escape the brutal weather conditions. A ephemeral annuals b succulents and c desert shrubs. Desert Plant Adaptations Many desert plants have spines that provide protection from grazing animals and also produce shade.
Arabian or dromedary camels have one hump. This root adaptation allows the plant to escape drought. Because of this animals in these environments have developed both behavioral and physiological adaptations in order to survive 10.
Desert Plants and Animals adaptations -For Kids. Desert Plants Animals in the Bible and their Adaptations By Kathy Applebee Aligned with VA SOLs 34 35 36 45 2. Plants are generally covered with the waterproof waxy coating.
Therefore many plants have adaptations in their leaves to avoid losing large quantities of water. However these animals in the desert have to face many major challenges from water conversation to avoiding excess heat. Spikes protect cacti from animals.
Animals found in the desert also show various adaptations. Root Adaptations in Desert Plants Some Desert Plants Have Deep Roots. Also the hump of the camel has fatty tissue.