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The cactus has a great many predators actually. The cactus falls prey to many insects and small animals that can maneuver around the thorny exterior.
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Do cactus wrens live in the desert?
Cactus wrens usually nest in the cholla cactus. This very spiny cactus provides protection for their eggs and young from predators such as snakes.
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 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 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
Why do cactus live so long?
The Cactus plant lives for extended periods of time due the lack of predators; nothing is there to kill it.
What predators do cactus have?
Cacti face predators such as rodents, birds, insects, and herbivores like deer and rabbits that may feed on the flesh of the cactus or its seeds. Some animals may also use cacti as a source of water in arid environments.
What plant stem has thorns that keep predators from eating its flowers?
The desert cactus
Waste product found in cactus plant?
The waste product found in cactus plants is usually latex, which can ooze out if a cactus is damaged or wounded. This sticky, milky substance helps the cactus protect itself from predators and heal its wounds.
Functions of cactus spines?
To injure animals that may be predators of the cactus, e.g. try to eat it! If an animal goes to eat the cactus, it will spike them and they will not eat it again. Also it absorbs and stores moisture from the air for the cactus, so it can be utilized in hot conditions.
What are cactus spikes really called?
Glochids. The spikes on a cactus are called Glochids.
Why are the spines on a cactus important?
To keep predators away, so it doesn't get eaten like grass.
