How does agave survive in the desert?

Answer 1

The cacti (in general) have made many modifications to collect, store and retain water. Adaptations include:

• a low surface to volume ratio to reduce evaporation
• a waxy outer layer to prevent transpiration of water
• a modified CO2 scavenging system to allow CO2 capture with minimum water loss
• a wide shallow root system to collect any water that reaches the soil
• a responsive root system to capitalize on any abundant water after a rainfall
• in some cacti deep taproot to store water in cooler environment
• spines to minimize surface damage by animal browsing
• long lasting (non-deciduous) leaves to minimise regrowth

cactus survive in the dessert because it has water on his body

Answer 2

They don't! Cacti and agaves are natives of the Americas and not found naturally in Africa. Any agaves or cacti seen in the Sahara are planted by man and would be considered as invasive species.

Answer 3

Agave plants survive in the desert by storing water in their fleshy leaves, allowing them to withstand long periods of drought. They also have a unique root system that can efficiently absorb water from the soil when it does rain. Additionally, agave plants have evolved features like thick wax layers on their leaves to reduce water loss through evaporation.

Answer 4

Agave plants have thorns on the leaves' tips, which protect them from many predators. They also have leaf formations that trap rain and guide the moisture to the roots.