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When it rains or there is a flood it spreads out its roots and absorbs as much water as possible without bursting.
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Does the barrel cactus have water?
The barrel cactus stores water in is spongy interior tissues but does not have a water reservoir of water.
Barrel cactus what are they?
A barrel cactus stores water in their spongy stem, which swells and looks like a barrel, hence the name.
Which is the MOST likely reason that cactus use this special photosynthetic process?
Conserve water
What does people use the barrel cactus for?
to collect water from the insides
Does the barrel cactus have roots?
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
What are the behavioral adaptations for the barrel cactus?
in winter the barrel cactus
Some desert animal get water from this?
The barrel cactus can be a plant that animals can get water from in the desert.
How do cacti reduce water loss?
Cactus are able to conserve water due to their stems. They have stems that are able to store water for when it is needed.
What are advantages of cactus?
advantages of cactus is that they conserve water so you do not need to constantly water it every week or so and waste water.They are doing thi s in Las Vegas as they are having a water crisis
When does the barrel cactus obtain water?
Barrel cacti have an extensive root system that is used to take in water during rainy periods. The water is then stored in the tissues of the plant for drought periods.
Is the barrel cactus a nonvascular plant that lives in the desert?
No, the barrel cactus is a vascular plant.
Is cactus a fern?
no but it is a member of the plant family and their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments
