Plant Adaptations
Read the class information. Check (ü) if the adaptation is behavioral, physiological, or structural. Describe how the adaptation helps the plant survive.
Behavioral(The way it behaves) / Physiological
(The way it works) / Structural
(The way it is built) / How the adaptation helps the plant survive
Roots / ü / The function of these roots is to provide structural stability for trees. Roots also transport and absorb water and minerals.
Spines/Thorns / ü / Thorns protect the stem. They discourage animals from eating them.
Bulbs / ü / Store water and food through cold or dry season.
Large Leaves / ü / Large leaves provide a large area to gather sunlight and shade for plant to minimize heating and reduce water loss.
Drip tips enable rain to run off quickly and direct water to roots.
Tropism / ü / Response to an external stimuli to help plants gather sunlight, water and nutrients needed to grow
Xylem / ü / ü / Carries water and minerals from the roots through the stem and leaves
Behavioral
(The way it behaves) / Physiological
(The way it works) / Structural
(The way it is built) / How the adaptation helps the plant survive
Wind Pollination / ü / Produces the pollen (seeds) that are carried by the wind to replant elsewhere. (Helps expand a plants population)
Toxic / ü / Protection from being eaten by insects and animals
Petals / ü / Protects and attracts insects for pollination and helps in reproduction
Smell (scent) / ü / Attract insects for pollination