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How does a cactus plant survive without water for many days?
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Cacti are equipped with many adaptations that suit them for the desert life. Instead of leaves, from which water escapes easily, this magnificent plant has spines, which greatly narrow down water evaporation. The spines also protect the cactus from hungry predators such as birds. A cactus has short roots, which also minimize evaporation. A cactus is a vascular plant, meaning it can support itself while growing to amazing heights. The saguaro cactus can grow unto an astonishing 45ft. Probably the most amazing fact about this plant is that even in its harsh climate some cacti can survive over 200 years! These adaptations allow certain cacti to survive 3 years without water; a human can barely survive 4 days.
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Plant needing very little water to survive such as a cactus?
Xerophyte
How does cactus plant survive in hot environment?
it stores water in its large stem
Example of plant adaptation that permit them to survive in a place with limited water supply?
cactus
What plants can survive with a little bit of water?
cactus is the plant that can survive in a place with limited water supply
What are plants in the desert?
The main plant that is in the desert is the cactus. Cactus are able to hold water for extended periods of time in order to survive.
How does cactus plant survive in a hot environment?
it stores water in its large stem
Why lily plant cannot survive without water?
There are no plants nor animals that can survive without water.
What part of the cactus plant helps it to live in the desert?
The cactus has the ability to store water in its fleshy stem so it can survive long periods of drought.
Can a plant survive without water?
A plant can survive without water, but not for very long. Humans can survive a day or two without water, but like all life, to have a long life we need water.
What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
How can cactus plant live without water?
Because they already have liquid inside of them to keep them from dehydrating.
What liquids might keep a plant survive?
Water, used as a nutrient for the plant, without water, the plant will wither and die.
