Question

Why do plants need to adapt?

Answer 1

Plant adaptation:

1. Adaptation refers to the adjustments an organism undertakes in order to ensure its survival.
2. They take a long period of time to develop and are inheritable characteristics.
3. There are different types of adaptation such as structural adaptation, behavioural adaptation, and physiological adaptation.
4. Plants adapt to survive in harsh environmental conditions and shield themselves from predators.
5. The desert environment poses challenges such as extreme temperatures and minimal rainfall.
6. Thus desert plants have deep roots and they bloom only at night.
7. The leaves of desert plants contain a waxy coating that hinders evaporation of water.
8. The tropical plants have large leaves in order to absorb sunlight. They have brightly colored flowers to boost pollination.