The organ system that protects underlying organs from drying out and mechanical damage is the integumentary system. This system is made up of the skin, hair and nails.
The dermis and skeletal structure.
The dermis and skeletal structure.
The body system that protects underlying organs from drying out is the integumentary system. This system also protects underlying organs from mechanical damage.
The Integumentary
Skin mainly. It's the most waterproof structure many organisms have. Of course, many animals also need to protect their skin from drying out by keeping wet, like frogs and slugs. ^^
dermis (skin)
integumentary
The Culticle
spores
Protective tissue is a type of tissue in plants that helps to protect the plant from drying out, physical damage, and pathogens. Examples include the epidermis, cork, and the cuticle, all of which serve as barriers to external stresses.
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
Wetting and drying is considered a part of mechanical weathering. This process occurs when rocks expand when wet and contract when dry, leading to the breakdown of rock material.