PLENARY ADAPTATIONS IN DESERT PLANTS

an _________ is a change in the body or behaviour of an organism that helps it to survive

• adaptation

• habitat

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

• keep water from escaping

• protect them from animals eating them

• absorb water from the air

• release scent to attract animals

Which factor of the Desert plants used to store water?

• Fleshy stem

• Temperature

• Climatic change

• Waxy skin

Reasons for Absence of Leaves in Most Cacti:

• To reduce water loss through transpiration

• To increase water

• To reduces heat

• none

What are xerophytes?

• Rainforest plants

• desert plants

• Mangroves

• Coastal plants