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How does cactus adapd to desert life?
Cacti are able to store water in their fleshy stems.
Why are cacti fleshy?
To protect the moisture inside the cactus. They have to protect it to survive because they usually live in dry, hot, areas across the world.
Why the stem of cactus is deep and fleshy?
Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.
Why do cacti have succulent stems?
The succulent stems act as a sponge to soak up and store water when it is available.
Do water lilies have strong stems?
The water lilies have thick, fleshy creeping underwater stems that are buried in the mud.
Why is the stem of cactus fleshy?
Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.
How does cactus adapd to desert life?
Cacti are able to store water in their fleshy stems.
Why are cacti fleshy?
To protect the moisture inside the cactus. They have to protect it to survive because they usually live in dry, hot, areas across the world.
Is the presence of fleshy leaves an adaptation of cacti to reduce transpiration?
No, it is an adaptation for storing water in times of plenty for use during a drought. By the way, cacti have no leaves so the proper term would be succulents. Cacti have fleshy stems for storing water.
Why the stem of cactus is deep and fleshy?
Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.
Why desert plants have thick fleshy stems?
Succulent plants have thick, fleshy stems and/or leaves. In the Americas that includes the cacti.
How do cacti live in areas where water is scarce?
Cacti are capable of storing water in their fleshy stems during times of rainfall. They then rely on this stored water during times of drought.
Is cacti has fleshy stem?
no
What is the name of the fleshy desert plant?
Fleshy plants are called succulents and includes cacti, agaves, aloes, etc.
How does a cactus find water?
Cacti store water in their fleshy pulp whenever it rains.
Why do cacti have succulent stems?
The succulent stems act as a sponge to soak up and store water when it is available.
Do water lilies have strong stems?
The water lilies have thick, fleshy creeping underwater stems that are buried in the mud.
