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Adaptations to arid climates
In this ARKive resource, students learn about how different animals and plants are adapted to surviving in arid habitats. Working in groups, students design and carry out an experiment aimed at testing the effectiveness of different adaptations in reducing water loss. Using a worksheet as guidance, students also compare species in Barrow Island, Australia, with examples of species in other habitats around the world and decide whether the adaptations are behavioural or physical. Curriculum links include variation, adaptation, biodiversity and evolution.
Please note that the ARKive.org website is no longer available, where links are listed for additional information within the resource files.
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