| Central Question: How have species evolved to better survive in the harsh conditions of a desert? Guiding Thought Question: Why is the idea of "survival of the fittest" so especially relevant in the world's hot deserts? Provide an example to support your argument. Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about plant and animal adaptations to hot dry climates by observing adaptations by species and presenting information about those species to their fellow classmates. |  |
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Stock
2/20/2020 12:19:43 pm
Because to live in this type of environment they need specific characteristic outside of the norm.
Lauren
2/20/2020 12:21:11 pm
Because if they aren’t made to live in that climate they won’t. Like a dolphin won’t be thriving in a desert.
stevens with a v
2/20/2020 12:23:19 pm
because there are so few resources and everyone wants them so they dont die
Avery Wagoner
2/20/2020 12:25:23 pm
The desert requires very specialized adaptations.
gray scary
2/20/2020 12:26:48 pm
Since deserts are so harsh, they need a special set of adaptations to survive, the species better suited for the biome will survive
Hannah Cochran
2/20/2020 12:26:56 pm
the conditions are extreme enough so only the "fittest" survive.
paigeee
2/20/2020 12:27:22 pm
they need specific adaptations to help with the few resources provided.
Sydney
2/20/2020 12:30:20 pm
Survival of the fittest is applicable to the hot deserts because the strongest animals will be the only ones to survive and in the extreme climate you have to have certain characteristics to survive. For example a lizard can survive a desert but a frog cannot
Kyler Harvey
2/20/2020 12:31:11 pm
Yes because animal and plants are not going to Live in a certain place such as a desert if they were adapted to live in the jungle!
Forget
2/20/2020 12:33:02 pm
The species must have different adaptations to live in certain circumstances.
Gwen Carl
2/26/2020 07:32:06 am
Because the conditions in the desert are so intense you need special adaptations in order to survive
Slacker
2/26/2020 07:33:50 am
The minimal amount of water, the humid climate, and the immense spacing of food. The animals that adapt to these factors will survive while the ones that don't will not.
Vacation
2/26/2020 07:34:12 am
Survival of the fittest means that the species with the most adaptations to the ecosystem will survive. For example, a cactus could survive in a desert, while a polar bear could not.
Fig Juice
2/26/2020 07:34:22 am
Survival of the fittest is so important in the desert due to the fact that it is one of the most extreme environments to habitat in.
peterson
2/26/2020 07:34:42 am
because it's really hard to survive in a desert, so animals would have to make specific adaptations in order to survive
Skipper
2/26/2020 07:34:51 am
There aren't many resources so the species with the best adaptations will acquire those resources first.
Evan
2/26/2020 07:35:02 am
In desert ecosystems survival of the fittest is especially relevant because of how competitive the flora and fauna are for scarce resources. Living in a desert is like a big race, everything is trying to get the rare(relative to an ecosystem like a forest), except the losers die or starve/dehydrate.
Evan
2/26/2020 07:38:27 am
An example is that if a lizard species is competing with a bird species to eat smaller species, and the bird steals food first, the lizard will die because there isn't more food for the lizard
Nawal Zahid
2/26/2020 07:35:13 am
Survival of the fittest is especially relevant to desert biomes because the habitat is filled with extremes, such as high temperatures, cold nights, lack of water and vegetation. There are not a lot of organisms that can survive the desert, so those that can have to compete each other and adapt for the best chances of survival.
Dessieeee
2/26/2020 07:35:14 am
Because animals will need specialized adaptations to survive the extreme heat and dryness of deserts. If your not fit enough you’ll die.
Smith
2/26/2020 07:35:18 am
There is a lot of competition for resources like water and food. In order to survive they need to adapt to low water usage and hot temperatures.
Arbuckle
2/26/2020 07:35:28 am
In order to survive in this environment you must have specific adaptions that help to survive. if you do not have the proper adaptions then you won't survive, so you either adapt or die
liv
2/26/2020 07:36:16 am
The deserts are harsh places and animals need to have certain characteristics to be able to survive. a monkey couldn't survive in the desert because it isn't made for the deserts conditions
Chad
2/26/2020 07:37:40 am
Animals in the desert need to be better adapted physically and behaviorally to be able to find food/shelter/water, and to be able to reproduce
Dylan
2/26/2020 07:39:13 am
only the ones who were most fit would survive. The dessert is a hard place to live so species either adapt or they die.
BLAKE
2/26/2020 07:40:06 am
SURVIVE OR DIE. IF YOU DON'T ADAPT TO OBTAIN NECESSARY THINGS TO LIVE YOU WILL STOP BEING ALIVE.
Amaya
2/26/2020 07:40:46 am
Some species would have adaptations that are fit for the desert while others wouldn't and would die off the fastest.
Fatima
2/26/2020 07:41:14 am
In deserts it is extremely important for species to adapt if not they die. For example, a plant who needs plenty of water and shade would not be able to survive in a desert. Leave a Reply. |
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