0
Most cacti's natural defenses are simply numerous sharp spines all over it, however some have poisonous/acidic sap inside it which it can fill its spines with or even (in a few cases) regurgitate it upon its attackers.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agothe cactus has prickly spines lined in ridges all over its body when rain falls it sucks up all the water and stores it inside itself . When the dry season comes it's time for the spines to do their job . The spines serve as protection as well as reducing the loss of water .
Wiki User
∙ 15y agocactus grows thorns to protect it self from any animal that wanted to destroy it and drink it's water supply.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agohe as thorns to protect itself
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does it protect itsself?
how does 'what' protect itself.
How does a sloth protect itself?
it uses camouflage
How does a white lion protect itself?
by roaring
How do oysters protect itself?
it has a hard shell
How does a mouse protect itself?
A mouse has various adaptations to protect itself. A mouse can run very fast, have very sharp teeth, and have very sharp nails.
How can a cactus wren protect itself?
By hanging around cactuses or cacti so the spikes can keep their predators away.
What is Nepal cactus?
Cactus itself!
Why cactus plant have spines?
they have the spines to protect them from your face
How can humans protect a cactus?
Create a reservation and keep people out of it.
How do fairies protect themselves?
Within the protection of the cactus needles.
How does the megalodon protect itself?
how do young protect itself
Do cactus plant protect from radiation?
Yes, because based on research, cactus has an ability to lessen the radiation from computer, so best if you'll be putting a cactus beside of your computer.
how does it protect it?
how does 'what' protect itself.
Why are leaves modified to form spines in the cactus plant how then does the cactus plant make food?
The cactus adapted to its harsh environment by developing thick skin to slow the evaporation of water. The leaves changed in order to reduce the surface area that water could evaporate from and over time became defensive spines to protect itself from animals trying to get inside its thick skin for the moisture. The cactus makes its food, by having chlorophyll throughout the rest of plant. That is why the entire cactus is green.
How does it eat a cactus?
Some animals have special rough mouths that protect them from the hard pointy needles of the cactus. Like, a collared pecary
How does a Blackbird protect itself from danger?
A blackbrid can protect itself from danger by
How does the opossums protect itself?
The opossum protect itself by playing dead.
