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There is no such thing as an "average" cactus, because there are many different kinds, and the cacti may be big or small, young or old. Most cacti will have thousands of spikes on them. Big cacti may have tens of thousands of spikes.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoDepends on the type, age and size of cactus. There is no fixed number
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∙ 16y agoNone of the two. They are just a way the cacti protects its self from parasites and damage. They are in fact modified leaves. The function of leaves has been taken over by the stem of the cacti that is why they are green.
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a cactus may have many different amounts of needles. The average number of needles is 20-25 thousand.
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∙ 10y agoBelieve it or not, they are atually its leaves!
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∙ 13y agoCactus spikes are a defense mechanism. They the plant be more of scary looking, so no body dares to touch or harm it.
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∙ 11y agoAll cactuses have thorns or spikes
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Why does a cactus have spiny leaves?
It is an adaptation and a form of leaves, except that they are spines. It is either for protection from animals sucking its internal "juice", or it is for preventing dessication (drying out).
What animals eat the Saguaro cactus fruit?
Many animals such as a Longnosed Bat,Gila woodpecker,many birds,and many more.
Does cactus reproduce by spores?
do cactus reproduce by spores
What is a neon cactus?
a cactus that is neon colored.
Is a sunflower herbaceous or woody?
A cactus has a soft stem with sharp spikes.
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.
What inherited trait does a cactus have?
well it really has how many stems or line thing they grow and the 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.
