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Cactus roots have adapted by burrowing deep to reach water that is not quickly evaporated by surface heat.
The stems grow very thick to act as a sort of insulation against evaporative loss.
And the leaves have evolved as needles which have a low surface area to reduce evaporation and to deter animals and insects that would pierce the stem to suck moisture from the plant.
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∙ 15y agono. cactus has different types shapes and sizes
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∙ 14y agoits awsome lookin
The inside of a cactus has a white, milky looking liquid and it is pretty cool!
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∙ 11y agothey look similarly to that of a tree or other large plant.
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on the type of cactus. You'll have to either edit this question and delete the answer or ask a new question about a specific type of cactus
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How do roots of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
The roots to a cactus are long thick and go very wide and deep. When it rains the roots absorb the water and store it in its leaves. The cactus doesnt need a lot of water. A couple drops a year will keep it alive. Its leaves are protected with spines.
What type of tropism do cactus plants show?
Phototropism is the type of growth that the desert cactus plant shows above ground. It grows in response to the high levels of heat and light in the desert. The above ground parts are called the shoots, and the below ground roots. The roots grow in response to the search for moisture in the soil.
Why do cactus roots grow close to surface?
To collect the rare amounts of water in the desert as quickly as possible before the water evaporates.
How does the crimson hedgehog cactus adapt to the desert?
They grow in clumps so if it is cold they are warm and if it is warm it still stays warm. :)
What are two kinds of plants that grow in the desert?
2 plants that grow in the desert are cactus and desert flowers. i hope this helps. excuse the improper grammar
How have leaves of a cactus adapt to the desert?
Leaves have evolved into spines on the cactus.
How do roots of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
The roots to a cactus are long thick and go very wide and deep. When it rains the roots absorb the water and store it in its leaves. The cactus doesnt need a lot of water. A couple drops a year will keep it alive. Its leaves are protected with spines.
How does the stem of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
it may or may not depending on speices.
How do plants adapt to nature?
In a desert, they adapt so that they are able to hold in and store more water. For example, there is a cactus.
Do cactus grow slowly?
Cactus are a desert plant, and so need to send their roots deep down for their food.
How have the stems of a cactus adapted to the desert?
The roots absorb water and that makes the stem grow
How do flowers of ae cactus adapt to the desert?
A cactus that has flowers is giving the flowers fluids from within. A cactus is like a camel except with many more chambers. The cactus stores moisture for long periods of time.
How does a cactus adapt in its environment?
it has long roots that edge into the ground so deep that they can find water and feed
How do the roots of a cactus allow it to get enough water in the desert?
i hate this answer.com . half of the answers it do-sent know
Does the barrel cactus have roots?
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
Does a saguaro cactus have roots?
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
What is a desert cactus?
a cactus that grows in the desert XD
