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To survive, plants have developed adaptations to regulate temperature and water, and maximise the capture of sunlight. Some plants have even evolved to survive in extreme environments of hot deserts and Polar regions.Key facts
- Plants have adapted to survive in extreme environments.
- Key factors include regulating temperature, conserving water and catching sunlight.
- They have adapted to exist in hot arid habitats.
- They can even withstand freezing temperatures in the cold polar regions.
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Plants species are adapted for life in the harshest environments on the planet.
To survive, plants must develop adaptations to regulate temperature, water and sunlight.
Quiver Tree
The quiver tree of southern Africa keeps cool by absorbing salt from the desert soil, and excreting it as a white powder that reflects …
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