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Dra Dri Dro Dry

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Drought

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A long period without rain or with very minimal rainfall.

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Drought avoidance

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Adaptations of desert plants and animals to evade dry conditions by migrating (animals) or being active only when wet conditions occur (plants and animals).

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Drought endurance

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Adaptations of desert plants and animals to tolerate dry conditions through water storage and heat loss mechanisms.