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Why are spines an important adaptation in a desert environment?
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A. It reduces the amount of water lost by the plant
B. It conducts photosynthesis faster than a flat leaf
C. It provides food for reptiles
D. It allows the plant to absorb minerals
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Is cactus leafy plant?
yes, it is, the leaf of a cacti plant is modified into spines in order to reduce transpiration. This is a method of desert adaptation.
Are desert plants generally succulents?
No, the vast majority of plants in the desert are not succulents. They are typical plants that have developed other means of living in an arid environment.
Could the spines on a cactus be considered an adaptation?
Yes
What animal lives in a desert but has spines?
Hedgehogs live in parts of the Sahara and have spines.
What adaptation do the leaves have?
spines to protect against leaf-eating animals
What adaptation is a holly leaf?
spines to protect against leaf-eating animals
What adaptation do rose plants and cactus have which protect them from being destroyed or eaten?
Thorns, spines
An adaptation that helps a plant retain water in an area with little rainfall?
spines and thorns
What type of plant has sharp spines and lives in the desert?
a 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.
Do cactus have chlorophyll?
mostly stored water, as they are well adapted to the dry desert environment.
What desert plant has no leaves but has stem nd called spines?
Cactus
