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Y11 Unit 8-9 Adaptive Features Filej
Y11 Unit 8-9 Adaptive Features Filej
Definition:
Adaptive
feature =
Shallow roots,
allow for
maximum
absorption in
the desert soil
Since they live high
Air spaces in stems, up, they have adapted
to allow for easier gas by having little xylem
exchange in water tissue
Little to no
cuticle, as
water
Large absorption is
surface area, not needed
to absorb
more
No root
hair, as it
doesnt
need them
Hump to store
water Large
eyelashes
to allow
for
Padded feet for protection
the desert in sand
storms
Camouflag
e to protect
from
predators
Easier to
eat/drink
Camouflage Thick fur coat to Large ears to hear
to keep it protect from cold prey
hidden from temperatures
prey
Binocular
vision, to
allow it to
see efficently
in long
distances
Layer of fur to
protect from
cold
Long hind legs
for maximum
speed that is
easier to reach
when escaping
Eyes on the side of its face, to
keep it aware of predators