what adaptation help desert plants
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How plants adapt to arid conditions
1 thick, waxy skin to reduce loss of water and to reflect heat.
2 large, fleshy stems to store water.
3 thorns and thin, spiky or glossy leaves to reduce water loss.
4 spikes protect cacti from animals wishing to use stored water.
5deep roots to tap groundwater.
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How plants adapt to arid conditions
Eg cactus plants:
thick, waxy skin to reduce loss of water and to reflect heat
large, fleshy stems to store water
thorns and thin, spiky or glossy leaves to reduce water loss
spikes protect cacti from animals wishing to use stored water
deep roots to tap groundwater
long shallow roots which spread over a wide area
plants lie dormant for years until rain falls
How animals adapt to extremely arid conditions
Eg camels:
long eye lashes, hairy ears and closing nostrils help to keep out sand
thick eyebrows which stand out and shade eyes from the sun
wide feet so they don't sink in the sand
they can go without water for over a week because they can drink gallons in one go
they can go months without food - they store fat in their humps
body temperature can change to avoid losing water through sweating
they are well camouflaged
thick fur helps to keep them warm at night