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Does a cactus have adaptations that help it survive in dry climate?
long roots that reach deep down
Do cactus grow slowly?
Cactus are a desert plant, and so need to send their roots deep down for their food.
Why the roots of the cactus plant and the hickory tree grow the way they do?
shallow roots extend away from a plant long; thinck roots that grow deep
How would a cactus survive in united kingdom?
it wouldnt unless it rained alot and the rain was absorbed deep into the ground for the roots of the cactus to drink.
Does the barrel cactus have roots?
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
Does a saguaro cactus have roots?
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
How does a cactus adapt in its environment?
it has long roots that edge into the ground so deep that they can find water and feed
Do cactus have deep roots?
No they don't. BEcause of their natural environment (the desert), where water is scarce, cacti develop shallow root systems. They are shallow, but they spread out, making it more likely that the plant would find surface water.
How do roots of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
The roots to a cactus are long thick and go very wide and deep. When it rains the roots absorb the water and store it in its leaves. The cactus doesnt need a lot of water. A couple drops a year will keep it alive. Its leaves are protected with spines.
Why does cactus have roots?
A Cactus has roots to absorb as much water as possible when it rain also to support the Cactus when it bad weather such as wind.
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.
How are the roots of a mesquite tree similar to the roots of a cactus?
No
