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Desert Plants adapt to their environment by trying to reduce the amount of water lost through the leaves. At some point long ago, the leaves of desert plants got thinner and thinner until they turned spiny. Desert plants are also very good at storing water because there is so little rain that falls in the desert which is why they have such fat trunks.
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What animals interact with cacti?
no animals dont live on the cactus. cactus are dangerous because it has spikes on it. dont touch the cactus. if you touch it then your finger will bleed and blood. when you keep touching a cactus you die.
How can a cactus survive in a hot and dry desert explain?
They store water in their trunks. Also, they don't have leaves, so water does not evaporate from them, and the cactus doesn't have to support the growth of the leaves. Spikes discourage predators from eating the plant.
What part of a cactus is adapted for photosynthesis?
The spikes, as this is there eqivelant to leaves.
What does a cactus wren eat?
Cactus are eaten in most places in the world where they grow. But now they are becoming available in grocery stores. Some cactus store water and can be life-saving when folks are lost in the desert and without water. Jams and jellies are sometimes made from the fruit/flowers of some cactus, notably the prickly pear.
Why leaves are absent in cactus?
To protect it from predators in the desert.(: and to reduce the rate of transpiration. In many cases the thorn are formed by the modification of shoot , Thus eliminating the leaves hence the free surface to minimize the transpiration.)
What are cactus spikes really called?
Cactus spikes are commonly referred to as spines or thorns. These structures are modified leaves designed to protect the cactus from predators and reduce water loss.
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 are the special feature of a cactus?
They have Spikes to stop predators trying to eat them
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 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 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 is the difference between cactus and lotus?
Cactus is a succulent. They are commonly found in deserts. A lotus is a water plant.
