adaptations of animals Flashcards

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camel?

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hump- store fat, heat loss
thick coat- protects them from sun
leathery mouth - chew dessert plants
long eyelash - dust out of eyes, close nostreles
wide feet- stop them from sinking in sand
concentrated urine and dry faeces
tolerate large changes in body temp

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artic fox

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camouflauge - hunt predators
thick thur - insulation
fur on feet - reduces heat loss on ice and snow
small ears - surface area

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3
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cactus

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shallow roots - catch water
store water in stem

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4
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extremophiles

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living extreme conditions

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