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Animal Adaptations In A Desert Biome, Water Conservation - Coggle Diagram
Animal Adaptations In A Desert Biome
Thermoregulation
leads to the development of
large ears
have a large network of blood vessels going through them to get rid of excess heat
in animals
result in
temperature regulation decrease body heat
leads to the development of
light colored fur
leads to the development of
specialized circulatory system
leads to
estivation
dormancy/hibernation like
Anatomy and Survival Instincts
camouflage
is
blend with surrounding environment to hide from predators and to surprisingly catch prey
specialized feet
having wider feet allows them to walk across the sand without sinking into it especially on loose sand
animals that possess this
camels, lizards, and rabbits
saltatorial movement
is
hopping movements to travel
which is
energy efficient way to quickly get to and from
long legs
allows for
thick skin and scales
provides
protection from harmful sunrays and prevention of water loss
results in
tolerance of high body temperature
relying on water storage plants
allows for
for replenishing hydration and nutrional needs
plants like
cacti
detoxifying salt water
is
expel excess salt that lingers in the system that has been ingested from high salt containing prey or a brackish water supply
Water Conservation
animals will develop
highly concentration of urine
is
Certain animals, like kangaroo rats, kidneys expel a very concentrated urine to decrease water excretion
decreased water loss
dry feces
results in
metabolic water
is
consumption and metabolizng dry plants and seeds
reduced sweating and or panting
results in
dehydration affinity
able to function normally in a water scarce environment
leads to
Burrowing
is
creating an underground living space
mostly done by
praire dogs and desert tortoises
allowing for
less exposure to the sun and being able minimize water loss
leads to
nocturnal activity
is
participate in most survival activities at night when temperstures drop
allowing for
mostly done by
kangaroo rats and the fennec fox