What adaptations do Black Bearded Dragons
have to live in the desert?
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A: Tail – defense, fat storage
B: Eye Lids – Blocks out Sand
C: Small Nostrils- Less sand can blow in
D: Ears- Wax cover keeps out sand
E: Nails- Digging burrows
F: Jointed Legs- Run fast for defense and to catch
prey
G: Dry Rough Scales- less water loss, protection
from blowing sand
H: Spikes – defense against predators
I: Eyes on side of head- see from multiple angles
J: Feet- flat to balance on top of sand
K: Color pattern- blend in with environment
What are animal adaptations?