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The cactus has spiny leaves so the water that it retains can't evaporate so easily, and for protection.
The cactus has spiny leaves so the water that it retains can't evaporate so easily, and for protection.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey reduce transpiration due to their small surface area to volume ratio
they reflect sunlight
they deter hebroduce
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∙ 11y agoDecreased surface area minimizes water loss.
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∙ 9y agoThe desert does not help the cactus survive. The cactus survives despite the desert due to its adaptations..
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∙ 10y agoAgaves have long, spiny leaves.
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Can plants with long leaves be found in the desert?
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
What plants survive with little rainfall in the Sahara Desert?
Plants that survive with little rainfall in the Sahara Desert include acacia trees, palms, succulents, spiny shrubs, and grasses that have adapted to the arid conditions. These plants grow lower to the ground to prevent water loss by winds, store water in thick stems, and have long, horizontal roots that seek out water sources.
What is a cone-bearing desert plant with two very long leaves?
It is the welwitschia
What characteristics would plants in a dessert have?
Some plants have long roots to get water deep in the soil, or branched roots to get water over a wide area. With thick waxy layer on the stems and leaves, water can be retained and the tissues are protected from strong sunshine. Some plants have pin-like leaves to reduce water loss. Many desert plants are succulents and they store water in their swollen stems or leaves. Some desert plants are the " drought evaders" . They exist as seeds before the rain comes, and grow when it rains. They flower quickly to produce seeds and then die. There are " drought resisters" --- perennial plants that possess the abilities of storing water, locating underground water or minimizing the use of water by various measures.
What are two adaptations of desert plants?
Two adaptations of desert plants are: 1. The roots' ability to wick up water very fast and efficiently on those rare occasions that water is available. 2. The thick, waxy skin, or outer layer of the plant, which reduces transpiration of water into the surrounding air.
Can plants with long leaves be found in the desert?
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
Why does a cactus have spikes on it?
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.
Why plants in Sahara have long roots and small leathery leaves?
Due to conditions of desert
Do desert plants have leaves?
Yes, but not much. They are very good at storing water. Many desert plants store water inside themselves, like cacti, for instance.
What allows plants to live in the desert?
Plants that live in the desert have long roots so when it DOES rain they are able to gather a lot of it. They also have small leaves and some have spikes so that other animals can't steal their water.
What plants survive with little rainfall in the Sahara Desert?
Plants that survive with little rainfall in the Sahara Desert include acacia trees, palms, succulents, spiny shrubs, and grasses that have adapted to the arid conditions. These plants grow lower to the ground to prevent water loss by winds, store water in thick stems, and have long, horizontal roots that seek out water sources.
What is the agriculture of Sahara desert?
Sahara desert doesn't have much of the agriculture.This happens because the climatic conditions in Sahara doesn't support the growth for plants.Eventhough plants like cactus and date palm tree grow here.These plants have long roots to absorb water from the deep soil and they have spine like leaves or sometimes no leaves at all for preventing transpiration(loosing water)through leaves.
Underwater plants have long and thick leaves if they had big broad leaves?
Normally this would have to do with the origin and location of the plant. Long, thin leaves offer less resistance to water flow; these types of plants are normally found in fast, running water. Note: Not all underwater plants have narrow, thin leaves!
Why do forest plants have thin long leaves?
because they do
Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?
Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival
What do plants need a lot of water?
desert plants with long roots require less water.
What is a cone-bearing desert plant with two very long leaves?
It is the welwitschia
