Are these adaptations unique to your Ecosystem?
The thin leaves of plants is seen across all biomes of limited water sources and harsh environmental conditions. Similarly extensive root systems are seen across a broad spectrum of biomes to maximise water absorption and stability. The bite force of animals greatly increases its ability to hunt and therefore improves survival chances, yet no other animal can produce more square force than the crocodile. Rhinoceroses have common adaptations of thick skin and a horn.
What other organisms have similar adaptations?
The Ponytail palm has employed a similar adaptation as the Praire grass as it has thin and long leaves for water loss reduction and durability in a harsh climate. Th early Ohio potato plant has an extensive root system, which can be seen in the Milkweed plant. Both plants use their roots for stability and water absorption.
Hyenas, lions and tigers all have impressive force in their jaw for the consumption of other animals. Yet none quite as strong per square inch as the crocodile. Elephants and hippo's have similar skin adaptations as the Rhino, the tough skin is a common defence to increase chances of survival.
The thin leaves of plants is seen across all biomes of limited water sources and harsh environmental conditions. Similarly extensive root systems are seen across a broad spectrum of biomes to maximise water absorption and stability. The bite force of animals greatly increases its ability to hunt and therefore improves survival chances, yet no other animal can produce more square force than the crocodile. Rhinoceroses have common adaptations of thick skin and a horn.
What other organisms have similar adaptations?
The Ponytail palm has employed a similar adaptation as the Praire grass as it has thin and long leaves for water loss reduction and durability in a harsh climate. Th early Ohio potato plant has an extensive root system, which can be seen in the Milkweed plant. Both plants use their roots for stability and water absorption.
Hyenas, lions and tigers all have impressive force in their jaw for the consumption of other animals. Yet none quite as strong per square inch as the crocodile. Elephants and hippo's have similar skin adaptations as the Rhino, the tough skin is a common defence to increase chances of survival.
Praire grass has small, thin leaves to bend and shape with the wind to reduce damage. This is also seen Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass), Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) and Stipa bigeniculata (Tall Spear Grass). This ability to reduce surface area to wind damage has allowed the grass species to flourish in the tough climate of grasslands. The small leaf surface area also reduces water loss in an area susceptible to drought and low water levels. This is due to transpiration rates being limited by a low stomata count.
Asclepias syriaca (Milkweed) can adapt very well to many different climates, soil types, and the presence of other organisms. One reason milkweed is able to sustain such a wide variety of habitats is its root system. Milkweed has both horizontal and vertical roots, of which can reach depths of 12.5 feet into the ground. This allows for maximisation of water collected and stability in the harsh climate of grasslands. The horizontal roots also produce buds underground, which then become new stalks the following spring, enabling the continued survival of the species. Milkweed also provides protection for its seeds in pods that are tough, especially when mature. Which encourages the success of the plants genetic lineage surviving.
Crocodiles are equipped with formable jaws of teeth controlled by 16,460 newtons of bite force. This adaptation has allowed them to be efficient hunters of a varying palette of opportunity. Their teeth and sheer force has instated them as the clear winners and survivors of their niche. Comparatively Hyenas, lions, and tigers generate around 1,000 psi (4,450 newtons) of force.
Rhinoceroses have an adaptation of thick skin to prevent the sharp and spiked grassland from tearing at their skin. This skin also acts as the first line of defence from disease and sickness, acting to ensure the survival of the species.