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Cacti act like water storage tanks by trapping the water inside their strong fibrous outside.
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What structures keep the cactus and rose plants keep enemies away?
stitch
List 5 different adaptations plants have to keep from losing water?
dry,hot ,enviroment ,many desert plants , such as cactus do not have green leaves.
How does a cactus keep its water?
i dont now :(
Why do cactus have a rubbery exterior?
To keep their water inside.
What do cactus have to sirvive?
They have like this nectar or this water inside them to keep them hydrated
How does a vacuole help a cactus stay alive?
The vacuole stores water and nutrients that help keep the cactus alive.
Why do cactus grow where it's dry?
Cactus don't grow where it is dry, but grow in areas where the periods between rains are long and cactus will store water in their stem to survive these periods. To get a get cactus flowering just keep it dry for 3 months and then give them a lot of water. This will give nature back to the 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.
Why does a plant like cactus need little water?
Cactus have spongy tissue that absorb water. They are able to keep that water inside for long periods of time, because they do not perspire like other plants.
How can cactus plant live without water?
Because they already have liquid inside of them to keep them from dehydrating.
How does cactus retain moisture?
Cactuses have a waxy coating to help them retain water, and they have spines to keep others from taking their water.
What environmental pressures does a cactus have?
some environmental pressures are lack of food, obviously,and also carnivores.
