2. Adaptions of plants refers to ways in which the
plant has undergone changes to its genes as well
as physical appearance in order to survive in a
hostile or competitive environment.
3. Cacti have evolved
spines to replace leaves
to reduce transpiration
and offer protection from
predators - most thorns
and spines are
protection adaptations.
4. Some vines have evolved tendrils or suckers to be
able to hoist their foliage up into areas of optimal
light and avoid the completion on the ground.
5. The Venus Flytrap has evolved "traps" to catch
insects and supplement the nutrient
requirements lacking in its natural soil.
6. Jungle plants have evolved large deep green
leaf surfaces to maximise their exposure to the
sun while on the jungle floor.
7. Many desert or arid plants have evolved silver
leaves or leaves covered with reflective hairs in
order to reflect excessive heat.
8. The entire nature and mechanism of deciduous
plants is a survival mechanism, brought about
so that the plants can preserve resources and
endure long periods of frost or snow.
9. Some desert/ arid region
plants like Protasparagus
have developed
underground storage
organs to store water
when it is periodically
available
