Question

The chart below lists different plant species with a description of adaptations. Plant Species Adaptation Turkey Feet Grass This plant has very deep roots to prevent soil loss in windy areas, and to help anchor the plant. Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus Contains spines for protection, and a waxy coating on the sunny side of the plant to help prevent water loss. Devil’s Walking Stick Secrete chemicals as a defense mechanism, and have broad leaves to catch sunlight in shady areas. Hairy Manzanita Pale pink flowers attract humming birds for pollination. Which plant species above is best adapted for a grassland biome? a Turkey feet grass b Pinkflower hedgehog cactus c Devil's walking stick d Hairy Manzanita

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Turkey feet grass

Explanation:

Grassland biome is one of the biomes that makes up the Earth's biosphere. Due to the characteristics of this biome (grassland), it favours the abundance of grass species over trees and shrubby plants. These characteristics include a low annual rainfall, soil's susceptibility to wind erosion etc.

Based on these characteristics, an organism that will thrive in this biome must be structurally adapted to it. This is the case of the Turkey feet grass mentioned in the question. The Turkey feet grass possess very deep roots to prevent soil loss in windy areas, and to help anchor the plant. This is as a result of soil loss common to the soil of grassland biomes.