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Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
Why is the saguaro cactus the center of life in the desert?
It provides animals in the desert what they need to survive . It gives them food ,some a home and let's the other cactus be there after it dies.
What plant grows in the desert and doesn't need much water?
Any plant one sees growing in the desert doesn't need much water to survive. A plant requiring lots of water just does not grow in a desert. This includes succulents such as cacti, agaves and aloes, yuccas, ocotillos, some trees and shrubs, certain grasses and other smaller plants.
Can people eat desert cactus?
Cacti are producers! Producers are plants and plants do not 'eat' other plants.
How does the desert lark live in the desert?
The desert lark eats seeds and insects and metabolizes food at a slower rate than other birds in other climates. The desert lark has adapted to living in the desert and can survive on minimal water as well.
Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
What does a cactus in the desert compete for?
A cactus competes with other plants for water.
Why is the saguaro cactus the center of life in the desert?
It provides animals in the desert what they need to survive . It gives them food ,some a home and let's the other cactus be there after it dies.
How can Cacti survive in the desert?
A cactus doesn't really need much water to survive, and unlike many other plants, a large amount of sun and temperature changes is something this plant is used to.
What are three specific plants in the desert biome?
Three specific plants found in the desert biome are the Saguaro cactus, Joshua tree, and Prickly pear cactus. These plants have adapted to survive in arid environments by storing water and having specialized structures to minimize water loss.
What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
What is the thorns on the cactus for?
The cactus is one of the few plants found in the desert, and in order to survive it needs a massive amount of water. Since it does not rain all year round in a desert, cacti store water when it does rain. So the needles on the cactus protect their water-rich flesh from other things in the desert.
What kind of relationship does a cactus wren have with cholla cacti?
The cactus wren nests in cholla crevasses as well as suguaros and a couple of other desert plants
Are cactus plants found in West Africa?
Yes because it is dry in the savannah
What plants will I find in a desert biome?
Xerophyte are plants that have adapted to be able to survive in hot conditions such as deserts. They have special features that allow them to survive these conditions. For example, a cactus has white hairs on hit to prevent water loss.
What kind of plants live in the desert?
Desert plants are adapted to arid conditions with features like deep root systems, reduced leaf surfaces, and water-storing tissues. Common examples include cacti, succulents like aloe vera and agave, and shrubs such as sagebrush and creosote bush. These plants have developed specialized mechanisms to conserve water and thrive in harsh desert environments.
Do desert animals get water from eating other animals?
They get water from the fluids of other animals, eating plants aka/ drinking the moisture on the plants aka cactus, or if there is rain.
