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Specialised Adaptations (Desert Adaptations (Misc. Water/heat regulation…
Specialised Adaptations
Rainforest adaptations
Tree Adaptations
Buttress roots, which are tall and thick, can support the weight and balance of the tall trees.
Most trees are either very tall (reaching the emergent layer), or have very wide area covered by their leaves in the canopy.
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There are some small ferns found on the forest floor, although this is not advantageous.
Animal Adaptations
Most animals have some form of reaching the canopy, usually through flight or climbing, as the canopy is where there is the most biodiversity.
Most animals adapt specifically to a certain survival mechanism, with few able to survive in a wide variety of settings.
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Jungle tigers are coloured to camouflage with the lighting of the rainforest floor for stalking prey effectively.
Desert Adaptations
Succulents
Succulents are plants which store water within their roots and stems to survive during long periods without water.
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Burrowing
The majority of mammals and insects found in deserts are burrowing, creating burrows they can sleep in with less extreme temperatures than the surface.
This adaptation does not apply to the larger animals found in deserts, although the majority of animals are small.
A few burrowing lizards are also hibernating, avoiding some seasons of little rainfall.
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