2. Adaptation of a Plant

This is a picture of water lilies.  A water lily is an aquatic plant that has special adaptations that allows it to live in the water.  They have broad flat leaves that allow them to float on top of the water so they can capture sunlight.  It lacks deep anchoring roots because they are not necessary for water transport or anchoring the plant in the soil. The bowl shaped flowers also stay above water for easier pollination.  All of these adaptations allow the water lily to survive in its environment.

1. Autotroph

This is a picture of lantana.  Lantana is an autotroph.  An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food either by photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.  An autotroph takes inorganic substances and produces organic subtances that can later be broken down for energy.