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Some cacti have a tap root while others have a dense fibrous root system.
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∙ 13y agoAbsolutely. But their roots are relatively short and shallow to help them grab up any rain that happens to fall as soon as it falls before it evaporates in the desert heat.
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∙ 13y agothey have long roots
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∙ 11y agoMost of the cacti have adventitious roots
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Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Is a cacti an omnivore or a carnivore?
Cacti is the plural of cactus. A cactus is a plant and isn't an anything~ivore. It lives by absorbing water and nutrients from its surrounding soil, through its roots.
What kind of roots does a water lily have?
What kind of roots do water lilies have? What kind of roots does a water lily have?
Which kind of plant reduces its leaves completely to needles?
Cacti have needles (spines) instead of leaves.
Why do plants survive and grow new roots even if it was cut?
Wow, biology does come in handy! Anyway, certain plants grow new roots because it's a way of asexual reproduction for that plant. Many cacti do this. They drop stems or branches that grow roots and become clones of the original plant.
Does a cactus have shallow roots?
Some cacti have shallow roots. Other cacti have long tap roots.
Why do cacti have long roots?
cacti have long roots to soak up all the rain water
Why the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Why do Cacti have many roots?
Because they are plants, the roots are used the same way in cacti as in every plant, to take in water for the plant to use.
What make cacti die?
overwatering will cause the roots to rot
Do cactus get minerals?
Cacti obtain their nutrients from the soil via their roots.
Were do cacti get their water?
Cacti get water from rainwater that is stored in the special roots of the cacti
What stops the cactus from blowing away?
Cacti have very strong roots that go deep into the Earth searching for water. Since they go so far, they must be very strong. The stronger the roots, the deeper they search for water. Roots secure plants to the ground, but some can't. Cacti can.
Is a cacti an omnivore or a carnivore?
Cacti is the plural of cactus. A cactus is a plant and isn't an anything~ivore. It lives by absorbing water and nutrients from its surrounding soil, through its roots.
How does the fishhook cactus get water?
As with all terrestrial plants, cacti absorb water through their roots.
How do cacti move?
Cacti seeds are carried to new locations by the wind, water, humans, and in the droppings of animals. Cacti seeds germinate on top of the substrate they are on, so this makes them highly versatile.
