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Plant seeds need water to germinate, grow into a mature plant and then reproduce. Water in the desert is a rare commodity so when sufficient rain does fall, the seeds quickly sprout and grow, bloom and form more seeds. It's a matter of a survival adaptation.
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∙ 8y agoThe desert receives little rainfall each year and most of that comes during a brief rainy season. Plants must germinate quickly, grow, flower and produce new seeds before drought again sets in. The brilliant colors are to attract insects, such as bees, and other pollinators.
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∙ 8y agoSome desert plants such as annuals must take advantage of the few rains that fall. Their seeds must germinate, grow quickly, bloom and form new seeds before the desert turns dry again.
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∙ 8y agoThey have a short rainy season.
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Why do some desert plants have very short life cycles?
Deserts usually receive most of their rain during brief, summer rainy seasons. Plants must take advantage of the moisture when available and germinate, grow, bloom and produce new seeds before the soil dries out again.
Why do some desert plants need deep roots?
To go deep for any moister resources the can reach.
Does the desert cause an effect on the bread became stale?
the word 'because' gives you the clue....it tells you the effect is made because...of an event!!
What is a type of tree that grows in the Sahara desert?
The type of tree that grows in the sahara desert is a cactus
Plants in Chad?
there are 3 biomes in chad so there is very different "plant-vegetation" there. the three biomes are tropical rain Forest in the south, Savannah in the middle and desert at the top.
Does a desert often contain plants that can reproduce very quickly?
Yes, especially annuals. Rain causes the seeds in the soil to germinate quickly, grow quickly, flower quickly and produce seeds that are then scattered on the soil to wait for the next good rain.
Why do desert plants bloom very quickly and why their flowers have brilliant colors?
because, they are adapted in such a way to optimise the available water resources. and moreover the bright colours will attract insects for a possible pollination
Do deserts often contain plants that can reproduce very quickly?
Yes. Seeds may lie dormant for years until a good rain stimulates them to germinate and grow quickly to maturity so they can flower and produce a new generation of seeds.
What is a dry area where very few plants grow?
A desert
Why do desert plants bloom very quickly and their flowers have brilliant colors?
potang ina . di ko alam The blooming period in desert plants is quick and short to avoid loss of water by tender parts of the flower due to transpiration. To attract pollinators quickly these flowers are brilliantly colored.
Why does the desert have a lot of plants?
Beacause the sun is going to desert very well.
Do the deserts often contain plants that can reproduce very quickly?
Yes, it is an adaptation for survival in the desert. Rain is scarce so plants take advantage of the rare showers to have quickly sprouting seeds that grow and flower quite rapidly before the perpetual drought returns.
Why do some desert plants have very short life cycles?
Deserts usually receive most of their rain during brief, summer rainy seasons. Plants must take advantage of the moisture when available and germinate, grow, bloom and produce new seeds before the soil dries out again.
What is A very dry place with little rainfall and few plants?
A dry area where few plants grow is called a desert.
What abiotic factor affects all desert plants?
The biggest abiotic factor that affects all desert plants is temperature. This heat makes life for all desert plants very difficult.
A very dry area where few plants grow is called a .?
Its called a desert. Examples are the Sahara Desert and the Kalahari Desert.
A very hot and dry place where plants grow very sparsely is called a?
Desert where only xerophytic plants can survive.
