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ADAPTIONS ! By: Rebecca Saab
STING RAY ! Sting Rays have adapted to feed on the bottom of the ocean. Their bodies are flattened which allows the sting ray to glide closely over the bottom sediments of sand in search of prey. Their eyes are positioned on the top of the head which allows them to take in water for the gill ventilation and respiration, while partially buried in the sand. The mouth is located on the underside of the animal as an adaption for feeing on invertebrates and fishes.
ALOE VERA ! Aloe Vera is part of the Liliaceae family. Aloe Vera plants have thick leaves, fleshy and enlarged to accommodate something called aqueous tissue which is tissue that is used to store large volumes of water. This enables the plant to thrive in low water conditions. The plant Aloe Vera has the adaption to photosynthetic in hot climate. The gel in the leafs pulp stores water and provides energy for the plant. The juice from the thick, pointed toothed leaves of some species is used in medicines. However, all Aloe Vera leaves are toxic if eaten.