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Arc the plants and animals from Kashmir and Rajasthan of the same type? Can you elaborate on any differences between the two?
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View full question & answer→Plants and animals from Kashmir and Rajasthan are of different types.
Differences in plants:
Differences in plants:
- Plants of Kashmir, which is a snowy region, are conical in shape due to their sloping branches.
- This shape prevents the snow accumulation on the tree and the thick bark helps the tree to withstand the cold.
- But the plants of Rajasthan, which is a desert region, are either leafless or their leaves are small, needle shaped or have been modified into thorns. So the loss of water can be reduced
- The stem stores water and food so they are fleshy. The stem performs photosynthesis in the absence of leaves.
Differences in animals:
- Animals of Kashmir have thick hair and white or silver body colour camouflaged with snow. This helps them to get protection in snowy region.
- The animals of Rajasthan have long legs with flat and cushioned soles.
- The nostrils are protected by folds of skin. The eyelashes are long and thick. It gives protection from sand and heat.