Adaptations
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What is adaptation?
The process of change by which an organism becomes better suited for its environment.
Desert adaptations
Dig underground Nocturnal Long Eyelashes Move quickly
Deep sea adaptations
Thick skin/blubber Fluorescent Huge eyes Camouflage
Polar adaptations
Black skin to absorb heat Layer of fat Thick fur Camouflage Claws
Give examples of an adaptation for a cactus
Widespread roots Stem is thick so can store water The spines of the cactus reduce surface area and so also water loss The spines protect the cactus from animals that may eat it
Adaptations of a camel
A camel has long eyelashes and a closing and opening nose to keep sand out. They camouflage with the colour of sand Big fat store in hump to give them energy Wide feet to easily walk on soft sand Thick lips to eat prickly plants without pain