Describe the features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs,

The features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs are as mentioned below:
(i) In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes.
(ii) This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
(iii) Acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti are the main plant species.
(iv) Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get Moisture.
(v) Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimise evaporation.
(vi) These forests give way to thorn forests and scrubs in arid areas.
(vii) Common animals of these forests are rats. mice, rabbits. fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels.