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It has a succulent stem (fleshy)which stores water.It has long deep roots to tap underground water. It has small,waxy and thorny leaves to reduce water loss through transpiration.The waxy coating covers the stomata which releases water in the form of water vapour.
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∙ 14y agoThey can soak up water and store it for long periods of time. This process keeps them hydrated for entire seasons. Birds also take advantage of this, when they can find water themselves, they peck holes in the cactus, even build their nests in the caverns of them. It also provides shade from the harmful rays of the desert sun. Most plants don't have this feature. Many people think the thorns are to protect the cacti, really they are for collecting dew at night. As an added bonus, evolution has made them sharp, to defend the cactus from hungry creatures.
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∙ 9y agoA cactus' body swells in times of moisture so that it can store the much needed water for later. Also, in times of drought, the body sinks in, or contracts.
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∙ 11y agoit would qneed to adapt to the heat and little to no water for long periods of time.
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What is the duration of Cactuses?
The duration of Cactuses is 1.55 hours.
How do people adapt to the environment in france?
their language, their climate their culture- food clothing etc...........................
How do people adapt to Argentina?
They have had to adapt to the different climate (the extreme heat) the natural disasters that happen there (earthquakes and windstorms) and then we have the different elevations that they may not be accustomed to.
Did Henry Hudson fail to adapt or adapt?
yes!
Does a cactus live through a drought?
Plants need water to survive, which is an idea you're probably already pretty familiar with. But a cactus is known for being able to live with very, very little water!Cactuses (sometimes also called "cacti") are a type of plant called a "succulent," and are best known for living in hot, dry places like the desert, where they do not get a lot of water. Cactuses do need some water to survive, but can get along with a lot less than most plants.One reason cactuses can get along with less water is because they don't have leaves, so the water a cactus drinks does not evaporate as much as the water other plants drink. Additionally,cactuses have thick stalks which allow them to store water for a long time and roots that are good at finding and soaking up water even when its scarce!
What are some plants are in a semiarid climate?
Cactuses.. really i need more
How people adapt to temperate climate?
i have no clue
How do people in specific climate zone adapt to their particular climate zone?
People adapt to their particular climate zone by wearing appropriate clothes according to the climate they are experiencing. They also adapt by knowing what climate zone they're in so they can plan their daily activities so that they won't be affected by climate they will experience. :))
What kinds of plant is best adapted to an arid climate?
The cactus is the only plant that can grow in the desert because it can store its own water for long periods of time. Daniel Makepeace
How would a rattlesnake adapt to a climate change?
it is according to how the climate was changed. If it was a case in which the climate got colder the snake would die. If it was a warmer climate it would adapt very well.
How do the animals in Antarctica survive in the cold climate?
i guess that they adapt to the climate
How does the rainforest fauna and flora adapt to the changes?
the fauna and flora adapt by changing with the climate
How do kangaroos adapt to their climate?
Kangaroos adapt to their climate by learning to deal with the heat, find food , and avoid predators. This allows them to live and thrive across Australia.
How animal adapt to climate change?
they change to adapt to the weather around them like bears and bunnies.
What is the duration of Cactuses?
The duration of Cactuses is 1.55 hours.
How do people adapt in cape of good hope?
Adapt to what. People who have grown up there have no need to adapt to anything. Newcomers love the climate.
How do wild turkeys adapt to climate?
they eAT cheese
