Rainforest animal adaptations

Question 1

Spider monkey (1)

Answer 1

1. Strong limbs for jumping and climbing

Question 2

Flying frog (2)

Answer 2

1. Fully webbed hands / feet, flap of skin to glide from tree to tree
2. Suction cups for climbing

Question 3

Sloth (2)

Answer 3

1. Uses camouflage
2. Conserves energy by moving slowly, and this also makes it more difficult to spot.

Question 4

Toucan (1)

Answer 4

1. Long, large bill: reach and cut fruit from trees

Question 5

Buttress roots (2)

Answer 5

1. Give tall trees extra stability
2. Have ridges that have a greater surface run off area.

Question 6

Emergent (2)

Answer 6

1. Tall thin trees which grow up to 40m tall to access light above the canopy
2. Smooth bark: allows water to run off

Question 7

Drip tips (2)

Answer 7

1. Allow water to be channeled down and run off easier
2. Waxy surface reduces transpiration

Question 8

Epiphytes (2)

Answer 8

1. Live on emergent, high in the canopy
2. Get nutrients from water and air, not the soil.