Plant Adaptations

Pine Needles

Pine Needle AdaptationsWon’t die in the snowConserves waterHigh surface area

Banana Leaves

Banana Leaf AdaptationsCatches lots of sunHuge surface area

Cactus

Cactus AdaptationsHolds lots of waterDoesn’t lose water easily

(evaporation)Spines protect from animals

Fern

Fern AdaptationsLarge surface areaSpores on the bottom to make offspring

Poison Oak

Poison OakWaxy coating keeps water in

Toxin to keep animals away

Rose Bush

Rose Bush AdaptationsThorns protect the plantThick stems support and protect

Flowers attract bees

Inside the FoldableWrite a definition of “adaptation”

in your own words“An adaptation is…”

Explain why plants look different“Plants look different because…”