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Cactus spikes used to be leaves. They've been modified, into thinner and smaller equivalents. With their decreased surface area, they lose less water to evaporation. They also are able to channel moisture from dew, fog, or rain down to the ground, to be taken in by the soil and by plant roots.
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What are the spikes on the cacti used for?
The spikes of a cactus prevents a herbivore from eating it as well prevents water loss through transpiration.
What are cactus spikes really called?
Glochids. The spikes on a cactus are called Glochids.
Can a cactus shoot its spikes at animals?
There is no cactus capable of shooting its spines.
What do cactus' look like?
They are green an have spikes on them.
Why wouldn't you like to touch a cactus plant?
Cactus plants are prickly and contain spikes.
Do the spikes of a cactus make food?
no it provides defense only
Are cactus spikes poisonous?
no there not because if they were they wouldn't sell them at the store.
What variation do cactus have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What variation do cactus's have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What are the special feature of a cactus?
They have Spikes to stop predators trying to eat them
What variations do cactus?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What is the difference between cactus and lotus?
Cactus is a succulent. They are commonly found in deserts. A lotus is a water plant.
