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What country to find a cactus?
Cactus's usually live in quite a hot climate and they survive with little rainfall. You may find cactus's in areas which rain quite a lot but they are most common in Africa, North America, Mexico, South America, Asia and Australia.
What unique adaptations do cacti in the Atacama Desert have to survive in such an extreme environment?
Cacti in the Atacama Desert have unique adaptations to survive extreme conditions like limited water and high temperatures. They have thick, waxy skin to reduce water loss, shallow roots to quickly absorb water when it rains, and the ability to store water in their stems. Additionally, some cacti have spines to protect them from predators and to provide shade from the intense sun.
What eats cacti in the desert and how does this impact the ecosystem?
In the desert, animals like desert tortoises, rabbits, and insects eat cacti. This impacts the ecosystem by controlling cacti population growth and providing food for other animals in the food chain.
How are a cactus and an evergreen alike How are they different?
Both cacti and evergreen trees are adapted to dry environments, with features like waxy coatings to retain water. However, cacti are succulents and store water in their fleshy stems, while evergreen trees do not have this water storage ability. Additionally, cacti are typically found in desert regions, while evergreens can be found in various climates.
What type of photosynthesis do cacti utilize to survive in arid environments?
Cacti utilize a type of photosynthesis called CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) to survive in arid environments.
Why do cacti survive in desert?
because it has water inside it
How are cacti such perfect desert plants?
Cacti are perfect desert plants because they thrive in dry climates. They receive their light from the sun through their stem. They don't have leaves so they conserve water.
What do cacti do to survive in the desert?
they conserve their water
Why don't cacti freeze at night in the desert?
Most deserts that have cacti do not get cold, except in the dead of winter. Even those cacti growing in a cold winter desert have adapted to survive some freezing weather. However, if a usually hot desert has a sudden severe freeze in winter, some species of cacti are unable to survive.
How do camels and cactus live in the deserts?
Camels drink lots of water and then can go without days with it. They feed on the desert grasses and cacti that live in the desert. The cacti and grass can survive, because of a waxy mixture on them, and when it does rain, they savour the water like camels. They are also the type of plant that is adjusted to live in the desert.
Describe one extra functions of cacti swollen and green stems. Explain how it helps cacti survive in the desert?
they store water and reduce transpiration
Is it true that The stem of the cactus is too thick to hold water?
No, actually the stem of a cactus is adapted to store water. The thick stem allows cacti to survive in dry desert climates by storing water for extended periods of time.
Are cacti found in the desert?
Yes, many cacti genera are found in the desert.
Are there cacti in the Mojave Desert?
Yes, there are numerous species of cacti in the Mojave Desert.
What vegetation is there in the Atacama Desert?
There are areas that receive little rain but dense fog moves in from the Pacific Ocean and provides enough moisture for lichens and a few cacti to survive. There are rare oasis were a few more plants can survive but these are quite uncommon. Most of the desert is devoid of plant life, however.
How abiotic and biotic factors in desert work together?
sunlight helps biotic things survive like the cacti
Do cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert?
Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.
