The most important features for a desert plant would be the ability to collect and store water and the ability to reduce water loss .
Ability to live with little water
It depends in the environment. For example a plant that does not need alot of water would most likely live in the desert.
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some desert plants are short but most of them are tall. the short ones are short because of the terrible sand storms and not much rain. and if your talking serious, I've seen a Cactus that is 42metres tall in the desert!!!
A crucial adaptation for a plant in a desert would be the ability to conserve water, often achieved through specialized structures like thick, waxy cuticles on leaves and modified leaf structures, such as spines or reduced leaf size. Additionally, many desert plants have deep root systems to access underground water sources and utilize CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, allowing them to open their stomata at night to minimize water loss. These adaptations enable survival in extreme conditions with limited water availability.
a cactus holds water the most
A graph would be helpful.
Desert life is nomadic, or being a nomad. You would most likely take sand baths and have to find an oasis for any sources of water. There isn`t much of a plant population in this biome.
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A plant in the desert would likely have a deep taproot system to reach deep into the soil for water. This type of root system helps the plant access water sources that are located further underground, allowing it to survive in arid conditions.
A scientist is going to perform an experiment to see how soil temperature affects the rate of plant growth. Which of the following pieces of equipment would be most helpful to the scientist during the experiment?
Most desert animals are herbivores that feed on grasses, seeds and other plant life in the desert. Carnivores then prey on the herbivores.