Mainly because of the lack of water and nutrients plants develop thorns to discourage animals from eating them.
This is a common practice in desert plants as the harsh conditions from which provided inadequate resources for fast regeneration.
Thorn forest is a type of vegetation characterized by trees and shrubs with sharp thorns. These forests are typically found in arid or semi-arid regions where water is limited. The thorns serve as a defense mechanism for the plants against herbivores and help reduce water loss through transpiration.
There are several types of forests, including tropical rainforests, temperate forests, boreal forests, and deciduous forests. Each type has its own unique characteristics, biodiversity, and climate conditions that support different flora and fauna.
in regions with less than 70cm rainfall the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes type of vegetation is found in the north western part of india.Accasias ,palms,euphorbias and cacti are the main plant species. Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating into the soil in order to get moisture.the stems are succulent to conserve water.leaves are mostly thick and small to conserve evaporation.these forests give way to thorny scrubs and forests in arid areas.the common animals are rats,mice,rabbits,fox,wolf,tiger,lion,wild ass, horses and camels.
Thorn Mountains National Forest was known for its unique vegetation, which included rare species of thorny plants and cacti. The forest was also home to a variety of wildlife, such as the endangered Thorn Toad. Additionally, the forest was a popular destination for hikers due to its challenging terrain and stunning views.
Plants found in tropical deserts include cacti, succulents, shrubs, and grasses that are adapted to survive in hot and arid conditions. Examples include barrel cacti, agave plants, acacia trees, and thorn bushes. These plants have features such as water-storing tissues, reduced leaves, and deep root systems to help them thrive in the extreme desert environment.
Thorn forests are mainly found in Rajastan and in some parts of the Deccan Plateau.
As thorn forests are found in Thar Desest Extended till Pakistan, it is deserty HOT.
the major types of vegetation found in India are- tropical evergreen forests tropical deciduous forests tropical thorn forests and scrubs montane forests mangrove forests plants
the birds found in these forest are eagle vulture ostrich etc
Tropical thorn forests are ecosystems characterized by scattered trees and shrubs with thorns or spines in tropical regions with a pronounced dry season. These forests are adapted to cope with limited water availability and often support a variety of wildlife adapted to arid conditions. Examples of tropical thorn forests can be found in regions such as parts of Africa, India, and Australia.
Vegetation in the desert area is very limited to slow growing stunted trees, tropical thorn and scrubs as well as some grasses. The other natural vegetation type in Rajasthan is ephemeral, occurring only during the monsoon season.
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In these forests the common animals are rats ,mices, rabbits ,fox,wolf ,lion tiger,wild ass,horses and camel. (This is from 9th std. cbse text book)
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Babool and keekar are the trees found in thorn forest.
thorny forest tree uses
We can not say that any thorn found today could be the same thorn from the crown, over two thousand years old.