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Each Cactus holds alot of water the body is made out of %90. So if your using ten cacti you'll have (90x10) which is %900 water out of all of them.

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What is cactus that stores water in its stem called?

A cactus that stores water in its stem is called a stem succulent. The stem has tissues that are capable storing large quantities of water. The stem also has a thick waterproof epidermis covered by a waxy cuticle that prevents loss of water due by evaporation. Examples of stem succulents - Cardon Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus, Saguaro Cactus


How does the presence of two humps on a camel affect its ability to store water in the desert?

The presence of two humps on a camel allows it to store fat, not water. The fat can be converted into energy and water when needed, helping the camel survive in the desert for long periods without drinking water.


Why do camels have humps and how do they help them survive in their desert environment?

Camels have humps to store fat, not water. The fat provides energy when food is scarce in the desert. The humps also help regulate body temperature and allow camels to go long periods without water.


What special ability does a succulent plant have?

The special ablity that a succulent has is that it is able to go long periods of time without needing any water. This is why they are suitable for desert conditions. The most well known succulent plant is the cactus.


How do the unique features of a camel's humps help it survive in the desert environment?

The unique features of a camel's humps help it survive in the desert by storing fat for energy, allowing it to go long periods without water, and regulating its body temperature.

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How do camels or cactus survive in the dessert?

Well, a camel can survive days without water. A cactus hold water and camels eat that and consume the water and can survive days with the water held in its stomach. Hope that helped you :D


What part of the cactus plant helps it to live in the desert?

The cactus has the ability to store water in its fleshy stem so it can survive long periods of drought.


Why do desert plants have long and spiny leaves?

The cactus has spiny leaves so the water that it retains can't evaporate so easily, and for protection.The cactus has spiny leaves so the water that it retains can't evaporate so easily, and for protection.


How long can a camel survive in the desert without water?

A Long Time


What can go long without water that are useful in the desert?

the camel


What types of flowers grow in the desert?

Succulents, cactus, anemone The iris is also a desert plant in Israel and Pakistan. ~Desert flowers are known as xerographic plants, they have the ability to survive without water for long periods of time due to their Dicotic, extra vascular potentials. Plants such as the cactus have used their lessened surface area (Needles) for this adaptations. See the related link for more information.


How long can a pet desert turtle live without food or water?

The pet desert can survive without eating for a few months.


Can people survive in the Sahara desert without water?

Not for very long. People cannot survive for very long without water, anywhere.


Animals drinking from cactuses?

Some desert animals, like birds, bats, and rodents, can drink water from cacti by piercing the cactus and accessing the stored water inside. These animals have adaptations like long tongues or specialized beaks that allow them to reach the water without getting harmed by the cactus spines. Drinking from cacti is a survival strategy in arid environments where water sources are scarce.


Do cactus flowers need water?

No, cactus plants don't live in water. There are two main types of cactus plants. One is the desert cactus, which survives in moisture deprived environments. Another is the jungle cactus, which survives in light deprived environments. The jungle cactus handles higher moisture levels better than the desert cactus does. But neither kind lives in water.


How does the camel walk so easily in the desert and go without water for a long time?

The Camel stores the water in his humps so he can go a long time without water.


How long did Jesus go without water during his time in the desert?

According to the Bible, Jesus went without water for 40 days and 40 nights during his time in the desert.