Biology - Plant Adaptations 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? ScienceAdaptionGCSEAQA Created by: HollyCreated on: 05-11-12 14:41 Small surface area compared to volume in plants means that... Reduces water loss 1 of 9 An example of a plant with small surface area compared to volume is... Cacti have spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss 2 of 9 Desert plants have water storage tissues an example of this is... A cactus stores water in its think stem 3 of 9 Desert plants maximise water absorption, give a example... Some cacti have shallow but extensive roots to absorb water quickly over a large area. Others have deep roots to access underground water. 4 of 9 Some animals and plants have armour, give a example... Roses have thorns. Cacti have sharp spines. Tortoises have shells. 5 of 9 Some animals and plants have poisons, give a example... Bees and poison ivy. 6 of 9 Some animals and plants have warning colours give a example... Wasps. 7 of 9 Do micro-organisms have a large variety of adaptation or small variety... Micro-organisms have a huge variety of adaptations. 8 of 9 What is a extremophile? A microorganism that has adapted to live in extrem conditions. E.g hot volcanic vents, salty lakes, high pressure on the sea bed. 9 of 9
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