What are the adaptations in a cactus?

the thorns help it scare predatorsit holds in water because its in the hot desert

A cactus adapts Structurally. It has leaves reduced to spikes because then water will escape from the pores.Swolen stem to store waterLong Roots (for anchorage and water)Succulent stem which can...

Cactus is highly evolved to live in very hot conditions like deserts. 1)Its leaves have evolved into prickly thorns both for self defense and to reduce transpiration(loss of water through leaves). 2)...

in the body of the cactus, water is stored as not much rain falls where cacti are. cacti have thorns to prevent themselves from being eaten by predators.

Waxy leaves, long roots, most have needlesThe adaptations of the cactus includes small and spiky leaves that reduce evaporation of water. It also prevents loss of water. The cactus has also a thick...