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The cactus adapted to its harsh environment by developing thick skin to slow the evaporation of water. The leaves changed in order to reduce the surface area that water could evaporate from and over time became defensive spines to protect itself from animals trying to get inside its thick skin for the moisture.
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What is analogy for porcupine as spine is to cactus?
Quil is to porcupine as spine is to cactus
What does the cactus spine do?
protects it from predators.
What is a cactus needle called?
A spine.
What is the meaning of the term 'cactus spine'?
'Spine' is another word for 'thorn'.
What does the sharp thing calls in cactus?
Spine
WHAT IS THE NUTRITION of a cactus?
Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
Cactus is to spine as rose is to what?
stem. if i am wrong please correct me
Is a thorn a leaf modification?
Thorns are leaf modifications in opuntia (a type of cactus) and a stem modification in bougainvillea. So it depends on the type of plant.
What type of plants are cam plants?
Cactus
Where do cactus plants store starch?
Cactus plants use their stems for storage. So that's where starches are stored. In fact, stems are where a cactus plant stores everything. Other, non cactus plants may use their roots for storage. But cactus roots are much too fibrous and shallow.
What desert animal commonly nests in cactus plants?
The cactus wren
What does a cactus in the desert compete for?
A cactus competes with other plants for water.
