What are some desert adaptations?

Answer 1

Some desert adaptations for the desert biomeare...

• Cacti have thorns to protect it's nutrients from consumers.
• Camels can close their nose so sand doesn't get in it.

Answer 2

Desert lizards need to be able to store fat in case of lack of food and endure long periods of time without water. They are also typically sand-colored to evade predators.

In the case of the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard, however, they have a poisonous bite, which they use to defend themselves and to kill prey which is scarce in the deserts of Mexico and the American Southwest.

Answer 3

The desert iguana can stand hotter temperatures than other lizards, remaining active in up to 115º F. It changes color to regulate body temperature. It is darkest in the morning to absorb more heat from the sun, and turns nearly pure white by early afternoon to reflect sunlight. The desert iguana also has a nasal salt-secreting gland that allows it to void salty body waste while conserving water.

Answer 4

they have no nest allowing them to give birth anywhere