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PLANTS & THEIR ADAPTATIONS. A feature or behavior that allows a plant to survive in its environment. Plants have many adaptations. What is an adaptation?. ANIMALS. WATER. WIND. FOR POLLINATION. OUCH!. USES UP ALL THE WATER. PROTECTION FROM HERBIVORES & COMPETITION. OUCH AGAIN!.
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A feature or behavior that allows a plant to survive in its environment Plants have many adaptations What is an adaptation?
ANIMALS WATER WIND FOR POLLINATION
OUCH! USES UP ALL THE WATER PROTECTION FROM HERBIVORES & COMPETITION OUCH AGAIN! TOXIC TO HERBIVORES POISONS THE SOIL
INGESTION Photo Credit: Ingrid Taylar WIND SEED DISPERSAL SPROING!! ATTACHMENT
FLESHY “ACCORDION” PLEATS NO LEAVES DESERT THIN LEAVES LEATHERY OR WAXY COATING LONG TAPROOT
TUNDRA SMALL OR THIN LEAVES DARK RED PIGMENT WAXY LEAVES GROW CLOSE TO THE GROUND INCREASED ABSORPTION OF SUN’S HEAT MOUND OR “CUSHION” SHAPE