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Environment and Evolution
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Mind Map on Environment and Evolution, created by Maddie'sMindMaps on 30/11/2014.
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biology
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environment and evolution
environment
evolution
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aqa
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Environment and Evolution
Adaptations
Desert Animals
Large Surface Area Compared to Volume
Lets Desert Animals lose more body heat - helps stop overheating
Efficient With Water
producing small amounts of concentrated urine
produce very little sweat - camels tolerate changes in heat, kangaroo rats live in burrows underground
Good in Hot Conditions
Very thin layers of body fat and a thin coat to help them lose body heat - camels keep nearly all of their fat in their humps
Camouflage
A sandy colour gives good camouflage - to help them avoid predators or sneak up on prey
Arctic Animals
Small surface area compared to volume
Compact rounded shape - keeping SA to a minimum (reduces heat loss)
Well insulated
Thick layer of blubber - for insulation (also an energy store for when food is scarce
Thick hairy coats to keep body heat in and greasy fur sheds water (this prvent cooling due to evaporation
Camouflage
Arctic animals have white fur to blend in with the snow - to help avoid predators or sneak up on prey
Desert Plants
Microorganisms
Plants&Animals
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