Adaptations in Different Ecosystems
Kerala Board · Class 9 · Biology
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Fundamental Concepts of Adaptation
- Adaptation is a feature common in a population that provides improvement for better survival
- Adaptations develop over long periods of time, not instantly
- Different ecosystems require different types of adaptations
Desert Ecosystem Adaptations
- Desert plants (xerophytes) have reduced leaves to minimize water loss through transpiration
- Cacti and Opuntia have spines instead of leaves and succulent (water-storing) stems
- Baobab tree stores water in its swollen trunk
Marine Ecosystem Adaptations
- Marine ecosystems divided into three zones based on light penetration:
- Euphotic Zone (0-200m): Bright light, up to 30°C, maximum marine life (80%), shiny/transparent bodies
- Bathyal Zone (200-2000m): Dim light, 4°C, red/brown kelps, big eyes for low light
Freshwater Ecosystem Adaptations
- Freshwater ecosystems: Lentic (stagnant - ponds, lakes) and Lotic (flowing - rivers)
- Lake zones based on light: Littoral (shallow, near shore), Limnetic (open water surface), Profundal (deep, dark)
- Littoral zone: Muddy water, snails, clams, insects, mosses, water lilies, high photosynthesis
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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