Question

what is adaptation?please give me some sentences on adaptations on plants and animals?

Answer 1

The characteristics of an organism (a plant or an animal) that help it survive in its habitat are called   adaptations .

Adaptations in terrestrial habitat

Deserts

These areas are very hot and receive very little rainfall in a year. These conditions make deserts very harsh for the survival of living beings. Therefore, plants and animals living in deserts have some special features.

Adaptations of animals in deserts

Camels have long legs, which help them walk on sand. They do not sweat and their dung is dry. This allows them to conserve water in their body.

Other desert animals such as rats and snakes live in burrows to stay away from the intense heat. These animals surface during the night when it gets colder.

Adaptations of plants in deserts

Desert plants such as cactus,   Opuntia , etc. have leaves in the form of spines. This adaptation helps them in reducing the loss of water by transpiration.In these plants, stems perform the function of photosynthesis. Stems are covered with a waxy layer, which reduces the loss of water.

Mountains

Mountains are usually very cold and windy. Mountains at very high altitudes also witness regular snowfall during winters.

Adaptations of animals in mountain areas

Animals such as snow leopard, yaks, etc., which live in mountains, have thick skins or furs that protect them from cold. Furs can also be present on the feet and toes of these animals.

Adaptations of plants in mountain areas

Trees such as   pinus,   spruce, etc. are conical in shape with needle-like leaves. This adaptation allows snow and rainwater to slide off easily.

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