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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.
What is a cone-bearing desert plant with two very long leaves?
It is the welwitschia
What characteristics would plants in a dessert have?
Some plants have long roots to get water deep in the soil, or branched roots to get water over a wide area. With thick waxy layer on the stems and leaves, water can be retained and the tissues are protected from strong sunshine. Some plants have pin-like leaves to reduce water loss. Many desert plants are succulents and they store water in their swollen stems or leaves. Some desert plants are the " drought evaders" . They exist as seeds before the rain comes, and grow when it rains. They flower quickly to produce seeds and then die. There are " drought resisters" --- perennial plants that possess the abilities of storing water, locating underground water or minimizing the use of water by various measures.
What are two adaptations of desert plants?
Two adaptations of desert plants are: 1. The roots' ability to wick up water very fast and efficiently on those rare occasions that water is available. 2. The thick, waxy skin, or outer layer of the plant, which reduces transpiration of water into the surrounding air.
Are there life forms in the Taklamakan Desert?
The Jerboa, bactrian camel, long-eared hedgehog and the gazelle live in the Taklamakan Desert
Why plants in Sahara have long roots and small leathery leaves?
Due to conditions of desert
Do desert plants have leaves?
Yes, desert plants have leaves, but they are usually small and adapted to conserve water through mechanisms such as reduced surface area, thick cuticles, and spines. Some desert plants, like cacti, have modified structures called spines that serve as leaves to reduce water loss.
Which of the following plants would most likely be found in the desert?
a plant with a long root system that goes deep into the ground
In what city is the Sonora Desert Museum in?
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a fantastic place exhibiting plants and animals found in the Sonoran Desert and well worth a long visit.
Underwater plants have long and thick leaves if they had big broad leaves?
Underwater plants have long and thin leaves because they need to minimize resistance to water flow and reduce breakage from water currents. Broad leaves would create more drag and could be easily damaged. The thin leaves help optimize their ability to absorb sunlight and nutrients from the water.
What is the agriculture of Sahara desert?
Sahara desert doesn't have much of the agriculture.This happens because the climatic conditions in Sahara doesn't support the growth for plants.Eventhough plants like cactus and date palm tree grow here.These plants have long roots to absorb water from the deep soil and they have spine like leaves or sometimes no leaves at all for preventing transpiration(loosing water)through leaves.
Which desert plant has thorns but is without leaves?
The ocotillo plant is a common desert plant found in the southwestern United States and Mexico that has thorns but is without leaves. It is known for its long, vertical stems covered in sharp spines, which help reduce water loss and protect the plant from herbivores. The plant produces leaves only after a rainfall to maximize its photosynthetic potential.
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.
What allows plants to live in the desert?
Plants that live in the desert have long roots so when it DOES rain they are able to gather a lot of it. They also have small leaves and some have spikes so that other animals can't steal their water.
Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?
Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival
What is a cone-bearing desert plant with two very long leaves?
It is the welwitschia
What do plants need a lot of water?
desert plants with long roots require less water.
