Group 1: Artic Fox , Short legs, short necks, and small ears help the animal stay warm. , A thick layer of body fat helps to keep it warm. , It shelters in burrows under the snow to avoid cold winds. , A thick furry tail helps to keep the animal warm when it curls up to sleep. , Group 2: Camel , It has large, flat feet to spread its weight on the sand. , Thick fur on the top of its body gives it shade. Thinner fur on other parts of the body helps it lose heat. , It can survive for long periods without water. , It has two rows of eyelashes and slit-like nostils to keep the sand out. , Group 4: Cactus , Spines and thorns stop it from losing as much water through evaporation. , Long roots absorb moisture from the soil. , It has a thick stem which stores water. , It is able to become dormant and grow again when there is moisture. , Group 5: Water Lily , It produces fruit with seeds which sink or float away to produce new plants. , Its large leaves lay flat on the surface of the water so they can get more sunlight. , There may be thorns on the bottom of the leaves to stop predators from eating them. , It doesn't waste energy growing a strong stem because the leaves are supported by the water. ,

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