Unit 3 Protection - Note

• Different animals have different special characteristics and behaviours to protect themselves from danger and enemies.
• Animals that live in very hot regions have special characteristics and behaviours. Animals that live in very cold regions also have their own special characteristics and behaviours.
• Different plants protect themselves from enemies by having different special characteristics.
• Some plants produce latex which is bitter and sticky. Some plants have thorns on their stems, leaves and fruits. Some plants have fine hairs which can cause itchiness to humans and animals. Some types of mushrooms and yam plants are poisonous.
• Cactus plants can live in dry regions because they have thick stems which store water. Their leaves are reduced to fine thorns to prevent excessive loss of water. They have long roots to absorb water from the soil.
• Plants that live in strong windy areas have strong and flexible stems.