Arid-adapted organisms

Arid-adapted organisms are species specially designed to survive in extremely dry environments like deserts. They have unique features, such as deep roots to access underground water, water-storing tissues (like in cacti), or reduced leaf surfaces to minimize water loss. These adaptations allow them to tolerate high temperatures, intense sunlight, and scarce water. By evolving these traits, arid-adapted organisms can thrive where many other plants and animals would struggle to survive, maintaining their life processes in conditions that are very challenging for most life forms.