Adaptations to the environment in plants

Cards (10)

  • Structural adaptations
    • Adaptations of body shape or body structure
  • Functional adaptations
    • Adaptations to the body functions of an organism
  • Behavioral adaptations
    • Adaptations to the animals lifestyle or behavior
  • Extremophiles
    Organisms adapted to live in very extreme conditions
  • Camel adaptations
    • Hump stores fat as thermal insulator
    • Thick coat insulates from heat
    • Leathery mouth to eat thorny plants
    • Long eyelashes keep out dust
    • Can close nostrils to keep out dust
    • Wide feet prevent sinking in sand
  • Camel functional adaptations
    • Produce concentrated urine and dry feces to reduce water loss
    • Tolerate large changes in body temperature
  • Kangaroo rat adaptations
    • Nocturnal to avoid daytime heat
    • Live in underground burrows to stay cool and avoid predators
  • Arctic fox adaptations
    • Thick fur for insulation
    • Fur on soles of feet to reduce heat loss
    • Small ears to reduce surface area and heat loss
    • Camouflage coat for hunting
  • Cactus adaptations
    • Small leaves or no leaves to reduce water loss
    • Spines to protect from animals
    • Extensive shallow roots to catch rainwater
    • Ability to store water in stem
  • Extremophiles can live in very high temperatures, pressures and salt concentrations