What are some examples of histological adaptations to specific climates?
- Desert plants often exhibit thick cuticles, reduced leaf surface area, and specialized water-storage cells to survive in arid conditions. - Polar animals may have dense fur, thick blubber layers, and specialized blood vessels to retain heat. - Tropical plants may develop large, broad leaves with extensive vascular networks to facilitate transpiration and nutrient transport. - Aquatic animals might show adaptations like streamlined epithelial cells for efficient swimming and specialized gill structures for respiration in water.
