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Why does a cactus have spiny leaves?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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It is an adaptation and a form of leaves, except that they are spines. It is either for protection from animals sucking its internal "juice", or it is for preventing dessication (drying out).

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A cactus does not have spines inside its leaves. It has no leaves as they have evolved into spines.

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it needs it to pretect its self from bugs and so water doesnt easily evaporate

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The spikes or thorns of a cactus serve the function of making it harder for animals to eat the cactus. It is a defense mechanism.

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Cactus has spiky tips because it is their adaptations. Adaptations are something that protects you from other things.

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