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Cacti grow naturally only in the Americas, not on the African savanna.
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What are the characteristics that help the cactus to adapt to its harsh environment?
The characteristics that help the cactus to adapt to its harsh environment are as follows:- *It's leaves are been modified to stems which prevents transpiration and save water for the plant *It's thorns protect it from eaten by any other animal.
Why do cactus grow flowers?
Just the same as any other flowering plants. Plants adapt to their environment by evolution some cactus are plants adapted to dry conditions.
How does the crimson hedgehog cactus adapt to the desert?
They grow in clumps so if it is cold they are warm and if it is warm it still stays warm. :)
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.
What kind of plants live in the dry climate zones?
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
How have leaves of a cactus adapt to the desert?
Leaves have evolved into spines on the cactus.
How does a cactus finch adapt to its enviorment?
By evolution
Can a cactus survive in a temperate rainforest?
no,there would be little change because the cactus wont be able to adapt to the environment.
How do plants adapt to nature?
In a desert, they adapt so that they are able to hold in and store more water. For example, there is a cactus.
What is the term for a plant which can adapt to living in very dry places?
A cactus
How do animal adapt to the Savannah?
well, all the animals have many ways
How does a cactus adapt to very dry environment?
Because all cactus have large sacks in them like camels that hold water. >:{D
How do flowers of ae cactus adapt to the desert?
A cactus that has flowers is giving the flowers fluids from within. A cactus is like a camel except with many more chambers. The cactus stores moisture for long periods of time.
How does the stem of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
it may or may not depending on speices.
What learned behavior does a cactus have?
Plants are not intelligent, and are not capable of learning.
How does the old man cactus adapt to the Sahara Desert?
It doesn't adapt. Cephalocereus senilis is a species of cactus native to Guanajuato and Hidalgo in eastern Mexico and does not grow naturally in the Sahara. All cacti are natives to the Americas only and do not grow naturally elsewhere.
How do the animals of the African Savannah adapt to the climate?
Animals in African savannah follow Survival of the fittest........... Their body organs and features are modified according to the climate and terrain of savannah......... for example, camouflage...... Claws......... Long necks etc.
