What are the main characteristics of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs?

(i) In regions which receive less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees.
(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, UP and Haryana.
(iii) Acacia, 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 gel 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) In these forests, the common animals are rats, mice, rabbits, fox, the wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels.