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DESERT BIOME - Coggle Diagram
DESERT BIOME
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
extreme temps
also survival challenge
animals adapt to perform temp regulation
light skin or fur
heat dissipation techniques
nocturnal activity
longer legs
going dormant
burrowing or den making
low precipitation
arid climate
survival challenge: water scarcity
animals adapt to save water
metabolic water production
specialized kidneys
dry feces
eating water rich foods
fat storage
concentrated urine
sparse vegetation
bad soil
survival challenge: limited food and shelter
animals adapt to perform better in this enviroment
specialized diet
ability to store water
thick fur or outer protective layer