In order for the grasses to survive the dry season and the periodic fires, they have developed an adaptation that allows them to grow quickly when there is water available. Then when water becomes scarce, the grasses turn brown to limit water loss. They store necessary moisture and nutrients in their roots while they wait for the rainy season to return.

The baobab tree has adapted to the grassland biome by only producing leaves during the wet seasons. When leaves do grow, they are in tiny finger-like clusters. The small size of the leaves helps limit water loss. Another adaptation that enables the baobab tree to survive the long months of drought is its ability to store water in its large trunk.

Adaptions

Baobab Tree