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The spikes protect the stem of the cactus plant. The reason is the stem's responsibility for moving, processing and storing water and watery products and solutions. The stem also is responsible for carrying out the photosynthetic interaction with sunlight to make energizing, life sustaining starches and sugars.
The spikes protect the overall stem, and specific stem parts. For example, the stem is the location of the breathing pores, or stomata. The stomata are the points at which gases within the cactus are exchanged for atmospheric gases. The stem also is the location of the growth buds from which flowers, fruits and seeds form.
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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.
Why do cactus's have spikes?
There are several answers, depending on the spikes. Answers include:To protect the plant from herbivoresTo provide a layer of still air, to protect the cactus skin from excessive heatTo provide shade to the cactus skinOverall, the purpose seems to be related in some way to the plant's survival strategies.
How can a cactus wren protect itself?
By hanging around cactuses or cacti so the spikes can keep their predators away.
Why is a cactus covered with spines?
Cacti have spikes to use as their defense mechanism to animals that may try to eat them. The spikes deter the animals by pricking them in the nose and mouth putting them off trying to eat it. The spikes also help collect water vapor by increasing the plant's surface area and the spikes also help stop transpiration loss of water through pores.
Can a cactus shoot its spikes at animals?
There is no cactus capable of shooting its spines.
What do cactus' look like?
They are green an have spikes on them.
Why wouldn't you like to touch a cactus plant?
Cactus plants are prickly and contain spikes.
Do the spikes of a cactus make food?
no it provides defense only
Are cactus spikes poisonous?
no there not because if they were they wouldn't sell them at the store.
What variation do cactus have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What variation do cactus's have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What are the special feature of a cactus?
They have Spikes to stop predators trying to eat them
