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HARSH PRAJAPATI
6th B
 An adaptation is a change in an organism that
help it survive and reproduce in its
environment.
OR
It may be also defined as..
The adjustment or changes in behavior ,structure
and physiology of an organism to become more
Suited to environment.
 Desert plants
The desert plants store water
in fleshy leaves ,stems and
roots. e.g. cactus
Some desert plants have very
long root which enters in the
soil very deep.
Desert plants have spines
which reduces the water loss
due to transpiration.
 Leaves are small and
tough so not likely to be
damaged by snow or hail.
 They have tough covered
seeds that can survive
cold .
 Roots grow deep so it can
cope with the strong
winds.
 Trees grow triangular in
shape so snow can fall
from it .
 Plants in plains are
generally adapted to both
dry and extreme
temperature.
 Grasses dominate the
landscape.
 Short and strong roots
are present.
 Shrubs are present in the
plains.
 In oceans planktons are
plants floats ,they are
able to do
photosynthesis.
 Plants which floats on
surface have developed
air pockets in there
leaves.
 These animals live in burrows
to avoid the sun. e.g.
kangaroos.
 Animals intake water from
other sources like there food
also.
 Scorpions have outer hard
skin to reduce water loss.
 Camels store fat in hump and
water in long neck ,and also
have cushioned foot .
 These animals have
developed fur for the
purpose of insulation.
 These animals have thick
layer of fat on them which
give them heat.
 Bears undergo hibernation
during winter season.
 Increased lung capacity.
 Migrations for the food and
water.
 Living in burrows to save
them from predators.
 Living in herds.
 They use camouflage to
blend in with their
surroundings and have
grass-colored tan fur.
 Some animals use
camouflage to escape and
avoid detection.
 Some animals have
coloration which
intentionally makes them
hidden.
 Some animals have
dangerous spines or venom
for protection.
 Fishes have gills for
breathing.