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Cactus can survive in hot, dry places because they have developed special abilities that allow them to conserve the water they do receive and make it last a long time. Most cactus have extensive, shallow root systems that allow them to soak up any rainfall that may come their way.
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∙ 13y agoIt's skin does not allow much tranpiration, or loss of moisture. It is also believed that spines (thorns) shade the plant's surface. Many also have extensive and deep root systems or large root masses that collect water efficiently and store it.
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∙ 14y agoThey aren't affected much by heat just because they are use to it. They survive the dry by conserving water that they get and using it in tiny proportions.
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∙ 11y agocacti have a waxy skin to reflect heat and keep them cool.
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∙ 12y agopresence of thorns instead of leaves decreasing the rate of evaporation.
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∙ 12y agothe rain helps cactuses from drying out
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∙ 11y agolight, water and ground
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Wax covering
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What plants live in dry climates?
Xerophytes: plants that are adapted to live in very dry climates
What do animals or plants that have adapted to temperate climates have?
Animals or plants that have adapted to temperate climates have certain behavior patterns. Plants and animals in a desert for instance have adapted to use of low volumes of water and extreme heat.
What is the name for plants that survive a major disturbance?
A cactus
Why do cactus grow flowers?
Just the same as any other flowering plants. Plants adapt to their environment by evolution some cactus are plants adapted to dry conditions.
How have plants adapted to life in the cold desert?
they store water in their stems,forexample, cactus plant
In which biome would you most likely find plants that are adapted to survive in hot dry climates?
date palms , cactus and plants with long roots.
What are plants that are adapted to dry climates called?
Cactus/Cacti, Grass, Bushes. That's all I can think of but you can use the link below for more.
Giant cactus explain why would these plants not sirvive in the british climate?
The giant cactus would not survive in the British climate because they are adapted to grow in the arid areas.
What plants live in dry climates?
Xerophytes: plants that are adapted to live in very dry climates
What do animals or plants that have adapted to temperate climates have?
Animals or plants that have adapted to temperate climates have certain behavior patterns. Plants and animals in a desert for instance have adapted to use of low volumes of water and extreme heat.
What trees and plants can survive in a dresert?
Cactus.
How are agaves and ocotillo alike?
These are cactus like plants, and grow in similar climates.
What kind of plants grow well in hot climates?
date palms , cactus and plants with long roots.
What is the name for plants that survive a major disturbance?
A cactus
What kind of plants can be easily found in the desert?
Very few plants can survive the harsh environment of the desert. The cactus has well adapted to this dry and arid habitat. Wild flowers also are surprisingly abundant as well.
Why do cactus grow flowers?
Just the same as any other flowering plants. Plants adapt to their environment by evolution some cactus are plants adapted to dry conditions.
How can you kill prickly pear cacti?
Scrape the pears into a big pile and add dry molasses. You will have created one of the best composts. To prevent them from growing back, improve the soil with humate, compost, molasses and organic fertilizers (make sure you don't break bits off and leave them lying there - they WILL re-grow)
