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Q: What adaptation helps protect a cactus against herbivores?
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What adaptation do rose plants and cactus have which protect them from being destroyed or eaten?

Thorns, spines


What plant has an adaptation to the desert?

cactus


What is the adaptation for the organ-pipe cactus?

The adaptation for an organ pipe cactus are its spines to keep away predators from eating it. The other adaptation is its long narrow arms which are used to keep in water.


Could the spines on a cactus be considered an adaptation?

Yes


Why cactus has a needle like leaves?

To protect against predators and to help collect water for long term useage


What are cactus spikes really called?

Cactus spikes are commonly referred to as spines or thorns. These structures are modified leaves designed to protect the cactus from predators and reduce water loss.


A cactus requiring little water to survive is an example of what?

adaptation


Plant showing water loss adaptation?

i dont what you meen but a cactus


What are the native plants and their adaptation to live in the desert?

cactus and dates were the native plants of deserts


Example of plant adaptation that permit them to survive in a place with limited water supply?

cactus


What is an adaptation of cactus plants underwater?

There is no adaptation of cactus plants underwater. The cactus plant is built to withstand light deprivation if it's a jungle cactus. It's built to withstand moisture deprivation if it's a desert cactus. But either way, the cactus can't tolerate excesses in the fulfillment of its moisture, light and heat requirements.Excess cold and damp soften and blacken cactus tissue. It's an open invitation to fungal problems. No cactus can withstand the large scale softening and blackening of its tissue by being subjected to the constant moisture of underwater living.


Is a prickly pear cactus a carnivore?

Prickly pears are plants, therefore are neither carnivores or herbivores.