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it stores water
Aleen Paucek
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∙ 12y agoThat answer is wrong! the roots are just bellow the survice so to soak up as mmuch water as possible when it rains, also they have spikes on their leaves to warn off other prediators not to eeat it. they have thick waxy skin aswell.
all this i know for an absolute fact.
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∙ 12y ago== == Cacti are adapted to living in desert and they can store lots of water. They have spikes to protect themselves from predators. Cacti are adapted to the desert as that is where they grow and therefore they need special features to live in that environment. Over time the cacti has adapted to hot, desert conditions which means that they can live in the desert without needing lots of water.
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∙ 9y agoA cactus has a few adaptations to heat. These include having spikes to keep away organisms who need water, and being able to hold large amounts of water.
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∙ 10y agothey can adapt with the help of thir spines.
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∙ 12y agocacti can store up to 3 gallons of water and only need a 17th of water that a human needs. they also have those spines to reach and grab water in the air. Therefore making it easy to live.
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 9y agobecar many yuse cactus survive in low water also and they can survive without water for many years
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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 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 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 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.
How does a cactus adapt to the Savannah?
Cacti grow naturally only in the Americas, not on the African savanna.
What learned behavior does a cactus have?
Plants are not intelligent, and are not capable of learning.
What flower is good in extreme heat?
Cactus
