5.8 Flashcards
1
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Nocturnal
A
active only at night
2
Q
Thermoreceptors
A
special cells located in your skin, part of your brain and body core that are sensitive to temperature
3
Q
Xerophytes
A
plant that is adapted to survive in deserts and other dry habitats
4
Q
Ephemeral
A
lasting for only a very short time
5
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Perennial
A
lasting for three or more years
6
Q
Drought tolerant
A
able to tolerate a period of time without water
7
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Drought resistance
A
able to store water and hence tolerate long periods of time without water
