The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Lianas - these are woody vines that have roots in the ground but climb up the trees to reach the sunlight.

However, evolution has blurred these lines, equipping plants with extraordinary adaptations that mimic animal traits. From carnivorous plants that digest prey to parasitic species that siphon ...

Plants survive cold by adjusting at cellular level. Scientists discovered that the PORCUPINE protein helps plants adapt to ...

Urban habitats are very different from natural habitats and pose new challenges for animals and plants. Until now ... for conservation and climate adaptation The results of the study support ...

This observation is explained by another key feature of stem cells that is shared between plants and animals, as explained below. The ability of stem cells to constantly generate new tissues has ...

A new study suggests that microRNA from plants can enter the bloodstream of bears and facilitate adaptation to a herbivorous ...

These extraordinary plants respond to their environment in ways that seem almost animal-like—they move in reaction to touch, track light, and even trap prey. Through evolution and adaptation ...

Carnivorous plants attract, trap and digest animals for the nutrients they contain ... Carnivory is such an efficient adaptation that it has evolved independently several times and occurs in unrelated ...

The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Drip tips close drip tipPlants with pointy tips. This allows water to run off the leaves quickly without ...