Desert Life - Matching
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Last updated 7 months ago
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Match the desert organisms to their matching description.
Match the desert organisms to their matching description.
- Long, narrow leaves to prevent water loss to transpiration
- A deep taproot and a large, shallow root system to access water
- Thick, bumpy skin to prevent water loss and tail that stores fat
- Light brown fur, white belly, and black tail as camouflage to hide from predators
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Match the desert organisms to their matching description.
Match the desert organisms to their matching description.
- Nostrils that close to keep sand out and prevent water loss
- Shovel-like front feet and claws for digging burrows in the dirt
- Fleshy pads to store water and spines for protection and shade
- Large ears for releasing heat to stay cool