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Slide 2 Copyright 2011 Slide 3 What is an adaptation? Plants have many adaptations A feature or behavior that allows a plant to survive in its environment Slide 4 Copyright 2011 WATER WIND ANIMALS FOR POLLINATION Slide 5 Copyright 2011 PROTECTION FROM HERBIVORES & COMPETITION USES UP ALL THE WATER POISONS THE SOIL TOXIC TO HERBIVORES OUCH! OUCH AGAIN! Slide 6 Copyright 2011 Photo Credit: Ingrid Taylar WIND INGESTION ATTACHMENT SPROING!! SEED DISPERSAL Slide 7 Copyright 2011 ACCORDION PLEATS DESERT NO LEAVES THIN LEAVES LEATHERY OR WAXY COATING FLESHY LONG TAPROOT Slide 8 Copyright 2011 TUNDRA GROW CLOSE TO THE GROUND SMALL OR THIN LEAVES MOUND OR CUSHION SHAPE WAXY LEAVES DARK RED PIGMENT INCREASED ABSORPTION OF SUNS HEAT Slide 9 Copyright 2011 TEMPERATE (RICHMOND) OR SUB-TROPICAL DECIDUOUS FORESTS