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Succulents
Succulents
- Cactuses and Succulents | San Diego Zoo
"The term "succulent" is awarded to a plant based on what it does, not who its relatives are. Unlike plant groups named for their common evolution (such as grasses, roses, palms, orchids, or ferns), a succulent can be any plant—from any scientific family—that stores water in thick, fleshy tissues ... " - Succulents"Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves or stems. Because of this special ability, succulents can live in very dry places where other plants would die ... "
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Succulent Adaptations
There are many different types of plants, and each type of plant has a set of characteristics that allow them to be adapted, to survive, in extreme environments.
rosette succulents
Rosette Succulents
"Despite the relatively harsh conditions of North America’s deserts, a wide range of plants taking many shapes and forms have been able to thrive in these areas. Rosette succulents make up a diverse group of plants that have successfully established in desert ecosystems, especially at the elevations at which clouds form. Many of them have relatively large leaves that store large volumes of water and are arranged in layers spreading out from around the base of the plant. This structure helps them to collect and store water from rain and fog, and is one of the keys to their success in these environments." Click on the image for more information.
lithops
Lithops
In ancient Greek lithos means "stone" and ops means "face". This stone-faced succulent has adapted to its environment by camouflaging itself amongst the stones in which it grows. In this way, it protects itself from being eaten by animals. Click on the image for more information.
Plant adaptations
Plant adaptations - Desert
- How Plants Cope with the Desert Climate
"Desert plants tend to look very different from plants native to other regions. They are often swollen, spiny, and have tiny leaves that are rarely bright green. Their strange appearance is a result of their remarkable adaptations to the challenges of the desert climate ... "
The boab (Adansonia gregorii) is a native to this part of Australia, but is related to the broader group of species called boababs that live in Madagascar and Africa – but more on that connection later. Boabs are also called bottle trees, the tree of life, boababs and Australian boababs.
Baobab Trees, also known as the "Tree of Life," have a rich history and unique characteristics that set them apart from any other tree species. From their massive size to their ability to store water, these ancient giants hold secrets that will captivate your imagination.
Plant Adaptations - Rainforests
Plant Adaptations - Rainforest
- How Are Plants Adapted To The Tropical Rainforest?'Tropical rainforests occur in places with a tropical climate where there is no dry season. Hot and humid weather with high rainfall throughout the year characterize such climate. True rainforests are found up to 10 degrees of latitude on either side of the equator...'
- Leaf it to Me'Leaves have some big jobs to do in the life of a plant. One of the biggest is to soak in the water that helps keep the plant alive. However, too much water is no good! ..'
- How has rainforest vegetation adapted to the climate?'Vegetation in the tropical rainforest has adapted to thrive in its hot, wet climate in a range of ways.'