Fish have adaptations that help them to live in water. The tail helps the fish to move forward through the water. Fins help the fish to stay balanced. Gills absorb dissolved oxygen from the water, The lateral line senses The body is streamlined, movement in the water reducing friction as the around the fish. fish moves forward. Fennec foxes have adaptations that help them to live in the hot desert and hunt at night, Large ears lose heat easily, helping to keep the fox cool on hot days. The large ears also help the fox to hear tiny noises, Thick fur keeps E so itcan find prey in the dark. the fox warm on cold nights. Eyes are adapted to see when there is very litte light. Sandy coloured fur camouflages = the fox. Strong front legs help the fox to make burraws where it rests in the daytime. Thick fur on the soles ofthe feet stops them burning on the hot sand. Cacti have adaptations that help them to live in the desert, where there is not much water. ‘The thick stem stores water. Spines stop thirsty animals — ‘eating the cactus to get water. Long roots can find water —_ deep under the soil