Australian plant adaptations Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
what have Australian plants adapted to do? and explain 1 example
A
to minimize water loss in an arid environment.
many Australian plants have smaller leaves to reduce the number of stomata available for water to exit through evaporation. thus reducing water loss
2
Q
give 3 examples of adaptations australian plants have
A
- altered root system
- stomata location
3.amount of stomata