This film explains how the cactus has been able to adapt successfully to harsh environments through its unique physical characteristics and lifecycle. Demonstrates its water-conserving characteristics. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505996
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Desert ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant physiology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant-water relationships
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Adaptation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Reproduction
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)