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They create their own water and store it in their bodies. Just like camels do.
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What plants can survive with a little bit of water?
cactus is the plant that can survive in a place with limited water supply
How do succulents survive in the desert?
Wildflowers adapt to desert habitats because they are able to withstand arid temperatures. They are also able to reproduce in harsh conditions.
What is more than one flowering plant of the desert?
Cacti
What type of ecosystem does a cactus live in?
a cactus plant lives in deserts, in dry areas because it obsorves nutrient and minerals from the soil and it can produce juice (water) and it can hold it for a very long time to keep itself alive :) :) <3
Which type of vegetation is not associated with a semiarid or arid climate?
The vegetation that is not associated with a semiarid or arid climate would be cacti. Cacti are found in warm, dry desert regions.
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.
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
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.
What plants can survive with a little bit of water?
cactus is the plant that can survive in a place with limited water supply
Are there cacti in the Mojave Desert?
Yes, there are numerous species of cacti in the Mojave Desert.
Are cacti found in the desert?
Yes, many cacti genera are found in the 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
Why is a cactus restricted to the desert?
It isn't. Cacti can be grown in many climates, but most simply prefer the arid desert climes. They don't exist in other climates because other plants that are more suited to those climates choke them out by growing faster and blocking sunlight.Clarification:There are cactus species that grow in tropical rain forests, grasslands and other biomes. They are not restricted to deserts alone.
