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How do structures that are unique to plant cells help a cactus survive a harsh deserts climate?
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∙ 11y ago
Cacti have thick, waxy cuticles that stop water loss.
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∙ 11y agoCactus' have a fleshy inside so when it rains it can hold water when it rains. Their roots either spread out far to collect the maximum amount of water it it rains (covers a large surface) or their roots go deep into the soil to get water from deeper. They have no leaves to minimise their water loss but instead of having chloropyll in thier leaves it is in thier stem. They are coated in spikes to prevent animals eating them (such as camels) for thier high water content.
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Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
How do desert plants other than cactus survive?
I think they have glossy leaves to reduce water loss.
What desert plant has no leaves but has stems and spines?
A cactus has no leaves but does have a stem.
Is it legal to pick up dead cholla cactus in AZ?
No, it is illegal to remove any cactus, living or dead, from deserts in Arizona.
What is the meaning of cactus?
A plant that doesn't need much water and lives in deserts
Is there any plant that can survive very harsh conditions which is not cactus?
there is one plant that survives in the very harsh deserts that is cactus.
Why does not cactus survive in north?
no,a cactus can't survive in northpole because it will become frozen and it would die. Cactus can almostly survive in any climate. In northpole it is very cold and the cactus is not adapted to low temperatures. Cactus need warmth and in northpole there is freezing weather and freezing water, cactus can't survive in northpole.
C) Explain how the structures that are unique to plant cells help a cactus survive a harsh desert climate. (1 point)?
they dig deep down to the part were it can find water.
Which of the following plants would be able to survive in an arid climate?
A Cactus.
Giant cactus explain why would these plants not sirvive in the british climate?
The giant cactus would not survive in the British climate because they are adapted to grow in the arid areas.
Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
Are there cactus in deserts?
Yes
Can plants survive in most deserts?
Well, it depends on the type of plant. If it's a cactus plant, then it could live longer. If it's a regular plant such as a flower, it will not survive long.
Which country you can find cactus?
deserts
How do desert plants other than cactus survive?
I think they have glossy leaves to reduce water loss.
Does a cactus have adaptations that help it survive in dry climate?
long roots that reach deep down
Why are cactus found in desert region?
cactus need less water thus they grow in deserts
