Adaptations of plant and animals in different ecosystems

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Across
  1. 2. a mammal, which lives in the rainforest and is known for moving very slowly to conserve energy
  2. 4. name of the desert animal known for large ears, which help dissipate heat
  3. 7. a name of a rainforest plant known for having long drip tips, which help remove excess rainwater
  4. 8. holes in fish bodies, which allow them to breathe underwater
  5. 12. a mammal, which inhabit grasslands and are known for their long legs and fast speeds to escape predators
  6. 13. a simple tundra plant, which grows slowly to conserve nutrients and survive long winters
  7. 15. a type of a tundra plant, which has hairy leaves, which protect it from cold temperatures
  8. 17. a plant with a special air-filled tissue called aerenchyma, which allows the plant to float on the water
  9. 18. aquatic mammal, which uses echolocation to navigate underwater
  10. 19. a type of grassland grass narrow leaves, which helps reduce water loss
Down
  1. 1. a desert plant with a specialized surface called cuticle, which prevents water loss
  2. 2. name of the group of desert plants, such as cacti, known for their extensive root system
  3. 3. an arctic animal with a layer of fat (blubber), which helps it stay warm
  4. 5. a type of plant, that has dark green colored leaves, which help absorb more sunlight
  5. 6. a type of plant, that grows very close to the ground, to protect itself from strong and cold polar winds
  6. 9. a type of grassland grass with very deep roots, which help it reach water and resist strong winds
  7. 10. a mammal, living in grasslands, with large ears, which they flop to cool down during hot weather
  8. 11. name of an rat that survives the desert by producing concentrated urine to conserve water
  9. 14. a mammal, which inhabits Arctic regions and is known for changing its fur color by the season (camouflage)
  10. 16. a water floating plant with special openings on leaves, which enable gas exchange