How plants have adapted to dry conditions. 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyExtreme ClimatesGCSEEdexcel Created by: maddy8488Created on: 01-02-14 15:21 Succulence Succulent plants store water in fleshy leaves eg. Bao bab trees. They quickly absorb water through large shallow root systems. they will have a waxy surface so they are almost waterproof and they can stop losing water from transpiration. Spines or they are toxic to stop animals from eating them. 1 of 4 Drought Tolerance During drought they shed leaves to prevent water loss. They become dormant. They have deep roots to penetrate the soil and rock to reach underground water. 2 of 4 Drought Avoidance Annuals, survive one season, have a rapid life cycle and die after seeding. Seeds last for years, germinating only when soil moisture is high. 3 of 4 Example- Saguaro Cactus Saguaro Cactus It's expanding trunk allows it to take in and store a great deal of water when it is availble. It does not need a lot of water to survive. It's flower only opens on cooler nights and is closed during the heat of midday. 4 of 4
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