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UNIT C • CHAPTER 9
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Forest
The aye aye has large eyes that
help it see at night. The aye
aye’s third finger is very long
and thin. It uses it for digging
food out of trees.
Desert
Light-colored fur helps the
jackrabbit blend into its
surroundings. Its large ears help
it keep cool in the desert by
giving off heat.
LESSON 1
Adaptations
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Rain Forest
Water that stays on leaves
can cause disease. The leaves
of many rainforest plants
have pointed ends that allow
rainwater to drip off.
Tundra
The musk ox’s habitat is
covered with snow much
of the year. How might
the musk ox’s thick fur
help it survive?
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