Structural Adaptations:
- Seeds are located within a capsule in the tree, to release them the tree must catch on fire to be able to release multiple seeds, so the tree shreds its bark so the fire will catch on and go up the tree.
- Eucalyptus piperita has epicormic shoots that involve generally after a fire or insect attack which causes defoliation. The epicormic shoots normally come out from the trunk and form dormant buds.
- Seeds are located within a capsule in the tree, to release them the tree must catch on fire to be able to release multiple seeds, so the tree shreds its bark so the fire will catch on and go up the tree.
- Eucalyptus piperita has epicormic shoots that involve generally after a fire or insect attack which causes defoliation. The epicormic shoots normally come out from the trunk and form dormant buds.
Physiological Adaptations:
- Mature leaves hang vertically meaning less surface area is being exposed to the sunlight therefore reducing transpiration and loss of water.
- The leaves of the eucalyptus piperita have hard sclerenchyma (strengths the leave with a thick wall) tissue which prevents sever wilting.
- The roots are very thick and large which increases the ability to extract nutrients and water from soil although it may be dry.
- Mature leaves hang vertically meaning less surface area is being exposed to the sunlight therefore reducing transpiration and loss of water.
- The leaves of the eucalyptus piperita have hard sclerenchyma (strengths the leave with a thick wall) tissue which prevents sever wilting.
- The roots are very thick and large which increases the ability to extract nutrients and water from soil although it may be dry.
Behavioural Adaptations:
-Shreds bark down towards the grown to increase the chances of tree catching fire.
-Shreds bark down towards the grown to increase the chances of tree catching fire.