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Animal Adaptations in the Desert Biome - Coggle Diagram
Animal Adaptations in the Desert Biome
influenced by
Low Water Availability
leads to
Water Conservation Adaptations
include
Dry Feces and Concentrated Urine
Minimal Sweat Glands
Efficient Kidneys
allow
Reabsorption of Water
seen in
Kangaroo Rat
influences
Reproductive Adaptations
include
Breeding During Rainfall
Buried or Dormant Eggs
ensure
Survival of Offspring
Scarce Food Resources
lead to
Opportunistic Feeding Behavior
includes
Eating Insects, Seeds, or Dead Animals
helps in
Maximizing Nutrient Intake
cause
Slow Metabolism
Sandy Terrain
leads to
Specialized Locomotion
include
Wide Feet or Hairy Soles
seen in
Fennec Fox, Camels
causes
Difficulty in Movement
High Temperatures
leads to
Nocturnal Behavior
helps in
Avoiding Heat Stress
seen in
Desert Fox, Jerboa
Burrowing During the Day
reduces
Exposure to Sunlight
provides
Cooler Microhabitat
Temperature Extremes (Hot Days, Cold Nights)
result in
Thick Fur for Nighttime Cold
Behavioral Thermoregulation
includes
Basking in Morning Sun
Seeking Shade Midday
Intense Sunlight
causes
Need for UV Protection
leads to
Light-Colored Fur or Scales
reflect
Sunlight
reduce
Heat Absorption
aids in
Camouflage
helps in
Avoiding Predators
achieved by
Matching Fur or Skin with Sand
include
Defense Adaptions
help in
include
Venom in Snakes or Stingers in Scorpions