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To aid in moisture retension.
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How does a cactus breathe?
A cactus breathes through its stomata. These are little holes on the flesh or skin of the cactus. Through it's thorns Cactii breathe through pores in their skin called stomates. These are generally closed during the heat of day to retain moisture and opened during the night to allow respiration to occur. Photosynthesis
What kind of plants live in the dry climate zones?
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
How do cactus grow flowers?
If you want flowers to grow on your cactus you are supposed to water your cactus.
What is the translation of hibiscus and cactus in Hindi?
Hibiscus = ? Cactus = Kaikṭas कैक्टस
What cactus plant that has a high propability in curing cancer?
Peyote Cactus
How can thick waxy skin help cactus survive?
A cactus' waxy skin helps it retain moisture in desert climates.
How do you use prickly in a sentence?
the cactus was so prickly, it actually punctured my skin.
Trehalose in cosmetic preparation?
Trehalose is a sugar which is found actually in cactus plants. It is this sugar which protects cactus from drying in deserts and retaining water as trehalose has a property of retaining water. This ingredient is used in cosmetics preparation for dry skin. Trehalose protects dry skin and retains moisture of the skin.
Why are leaves modified to form spines in the cactus plant how then does the cactus plant make food?
The cactus adapted to its harsh environment by developing thick skin to slow the evaporation of water. The leaves changed in order to reduce the surface area that water could evaporate from and over time became defensive spines to protect itself from animals trying to get inside its thick skin for the moisture. The cactus makes its food, by having chlorophyll throughout the rest of plant. That is why the entire cactus is green.
What does the skin or area where cactus thorns puncture look like?
Your skin will have some redness, will be a little blood,the thorns will stay on your skin, if more, please go to the hospital treatment
What is the texture of a stem?
The skin of a cactus stem generally has a smooth papery feel. It is firm to the touch if healthy.
How does a cactus breathe?
A cactus breathes through its stomata. These are little holes on the flesh or skin of the cactus. Through it's thorns Cactii breathe through pores in their skin called stomates. These are generally closed during the heat of day to retain moisture and opened during the night to allow respiration to occur. Photosynthesis
Where would a plant with smooth thick skin and a gel filled interior grow?
In the desert (e.g. cactus plants).
Do you eat the skin of a cactus pear?
I peeled the skin of the cactus pear,cleaned the barbs off,cut the skin in slices and cooked them with some olive oil and fresh cut onions with sliced tomatoes and green chile pepper...it was good.Phillthethrill!
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.
What is on the outside of a cactus stem?
The outside of the cactus stem is covered with a thickened outer skin that may be glossy, leathery or waxy. The skin protects the cactus from excess water loss through evaporation. It also serves to deflect and disperse light, through its ribbing. The ribbing also allows the stem to contract or expand to accommodate more or less amounts of water. The skin is a source for growth, through its growth buds. From the buds grow the branches, modified leaves, fruits, flowers, and seeds.
Why does a cactus have shiny wax skin?
i think the wax just helps it from getting harmed from the harmful rays of the heat it lives in
