This passage explores the relationships between desert organisms and their environment. Students learn how different species meet their needs through habitat-specific adaptations and interactions.
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Cactus lives in the hot desert. Its thick stems store water for dry days. A lizard hides under the cactus for shade. At night, an owl perches on top to spot small animals. Each desert creature has what it needs - the cactus has sun, the lizard has shelter, and the owl has a hunting spot.
Why does cactus store water?
For other plantsFor dry daysFor animalsFor winter
How does the cactus help lizards?
Gives them waterProvides shadeFeeds themKeeps them warm
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