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Desert Biome, when in drought - Coggle Diagram
Desert Biome
Plants
Cactus
Adaptations
Night blooming
Nocturnal insects pollinate
Waxy cuticle coating
Fleshy stems
Spikes for protection
Used for photosynthesis
Stretched shallow roots
germination when rainfall
Deep root to tap water ground water
Agave
Xerophyte
Shrubs
Adaptations
Shed leaves
Grow new leaves
when rains
Drop seeds and remain dormant until next rain
Joshua tree
Adaptations
Slow growing
Symbiotic relationship with yucca moth
Modified mouth for pollination
Shallow roots
The Mojave Desert
Climate
12 in of rain annually
Hot
Dry
Animals
Reptiles
Rattlesnakes
Adaptations
Scales to prevent water loss
Toad
Adaptation
Estivating
when in drought