animals/plants that live in dry conditions

Cards (6)

  • terrestrial plants are adapted to live in dry areas
  • xerophytes have well-developed rooting systems to find water underground
  • xerophytes cuticles are thick to reduce water loss by transpiration
  • mesophytes
    plants that grow in areas that are neither to dry nor to wet
  • kangaroo-rats never drink water they obtain it
    from the food they eat
  • camels can live long periods without water