Biome Adaptations Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are important adaptations in desert biomes?
conserve water, tolerating high temps, obtaining water from food, nocturnal behavior
Why are desert adaptations important?
bc of the extreme temps, limited water availability, and harsh conditions
What are important adaptations in tropical rainforests?
Competition for resources, camouflage, defense, large leaves (to maximize sunlight absorption)
Why are these adaptations important in tropical rainforests?
bc of high biodiversity, intense competition, and diverse predators
What are important adaptations in temperate forests?
survive seasonal changes (food and temps), hibernation, migration
Why are these adaptations important in temperate forests?
bc of the seasonal changes, including cold winters and warm summer
What are important adaptations in tundra biomes?
cope with extreme cold and limited food resources, thick fur (insulation), burrowing (escape cold)
Why are these adaptations impotent in tundra biomes?
Bc of low temps, permafrost, limited plant life
What are important adaptations in boreal forests?
to survive harsh winters, seasonal changes, insulation, hibernate, migration
Why are these adaptations important in boreal forests?
Bc of the long, cold winters and short, cool summers
What are important adaptations of aquatic biomes?
survive in water (temps and high salinity), streamlined bodies, gills (breathing underwater), finding food
Why are these adaptations important in aquatic biomes?
the high salinity of water, lack of food in lower regions
What characteristics lead to the adaptations seen in deserts?
Characteristics: limited water availability, intense sunlight, extreme temp flu actions
Adaptations: water conservation (waxy coating, spines, water stored in stems, fat storage in animals) heat tolerance (light-colored coats), nocturnal activity, burrowing
What characteristics lead to the adaptations seen in grasslands?
Characteristics: moderate rainfall, mainly grass, hot temps in summer months
Adaptations: camouflage, burrowing, multi-chambered stomachs, speed, nocturnal, rapid regrowth for plants (after fires)
What characteristics lead to the adaptations seen in deserts?
Characteristics: seasonal changed, resource competition
Adaptations: camouflage, hibernation/migration, loose leaves in fall (conserve water)
What characteristics lead to the adaptations seen in aquatic?
Characteristics: movement, oxygen exchange, salinity
Adaptations: buoyancy, respiration (gills, extract air from water), osmoregulation (maintains salt and water balance), blubber (insulation), suction feeing, camouflage, etc.
What characteristics lead to the adaptations seen in tundra/taiga?
Characteristics: cold climate, short growing seasons, limited sunlight
Adaptations: thick fire, camouflage, shallow roots, large feet
