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A cactus doesn't really need much water to survive, and unlike many other plants, a large amount of sun and temperature changes is something this plant is used to.
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What do cacti do to survive in the desert?
they conserve their water
Why do cacti survive in desert?
because it has water inside it
Why don't cacti freeze at night in the desert?
Most deserts that have cacti do not get cold, except in the dead of winter. Even those cacti growing in a cold winter desert have adapted to survive some freezing weather. However, if a usually hot desert has a sudden severe freeze in winter, some species of cacti are unable to survive.
Describe one extra functions of cacti swollen and green stems. Explain how it helps cacti survive in the desert?
they store water and reduce transpiration
What plants can survive with a little bit of water?
cactus is the plant that can survive in a place with limited water supply
What vegetation is there in the Atacama Desert?
There are areas that receive little rain but dense fog moves in from the Pacific Ocean and provides enough moisture for lichens and a few cacti to survive. There are rare oasis were a few more plants can survive but these are quite uncommon. Most of the desert is devoid of plant life, however.
Are there cacti in the Mojave Desert?
Yes, there are numerous species of cacti in the Mojave Desert.
Are cacti found in the desert?
Yes, many cacti genera are found in the desert.
How abiotic and biotic factors in desert work together?
sunlight helps biotic things survive like the cacti
Do cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert?
Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.
Are cacti found in the Patagonia Desert?
Yes, there are cacti in the deserts of California.
Are there cacti in the Thar desert?
Yes, I'm pretty sure there are cacti in the Thar Desert
