Structural Adaptations (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What are structural adaptations?
What are structural adaptations?
Physical features helping survival
What is one function of transpiration in plants?
What is one function of transpiration in plants?
Draws water & minerals from roots upwards
How do succulents survive in dry environments?
How do succulents survive in dry environments?
Store water in fleshy stems or leaves
What is the main function of a thick waxy cuticle on eucalypt leaves?
What is the main function of a thick waxy cuticle on eucalypt leaves?
Reduces evaporation through leaf surface
How do sunken stomata reduce water loss?
How do sunken stomata reduce water loss?
Trap moist air, reducing osmotic pressure
Why do Hakea plants produce woody fruits instead of fleshy ones?
Why do Hakea plants produce woody fruits instead of fleshy ones?
Requires less water to develop
How does the thorny devil collect water?
How does the thorny devil collect water?
Capillary action through scale channels
What is the approximate length of a thorny devil?
What is the approximate length of a thorny devil?
cm
Why does the wombat have a rear-facing pouch?
Why does the wombat have a rear-facing pouch?
Protects joey from dirt during digging
How many teeth does a wombat have?
How many teeth does a wombat have?
rootless teeth that grow continuously