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Desert Biome - Coggle Diagram
Desert Biome
Key Characteristics
Low precipitation
Extreme temperatures
Hot days, cold nights
Sparse Vegetation
Limited water availibility
Behavioral Adaptations
Nocturnal activity
animals are active during the night to avoid heat
Bats, rodents, reptiles
Burrowing
Many animals burrow to escape heat during the day
Tortises and rodents
Migration
in order to find water resource
Sand grouse
Physiological Adaptations
Water conservation
Specialized Kidneys to minimize water loss
Camels, Kangaroos
Reduced sweat
sweat minimally to conserve water
Camels
Thermoregulation
Specific body parts made for heat resistence
Fennec Foxes
Morphological Adaptations
Large ears
to radiate heat and regulate body temp
Thick skin
to prevent water loss and shield from the sun
Camels
Camouflage
blend into the sand to avoid predators
Lizards