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Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe root systems are large and there's not enough water or nutrients to support growth for many plants close together.
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∙ 9y agoBecause there's hardly any water for the plants to live in deserts...
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∙ 8y agoThe vast majority of desert plants do have leaves. Only some succulents, such as the cacti, have evolved without leaves. This is to prevent the lost of water in the plants.
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∙ 8y agoSmall leaves lose much less water to transpiration and evaporation than do large leaves.
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∙ 7y agoSmall leaves minimize water loss.
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∙ 10y agoThey minimize water loss.
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Can plants with long leaves be found in the desert?
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
Why do the plants which grow in deserts have no leaves?
Most desert plants evolved according to their environment, an environment in which conservation of moisture is paramount. The broad surface of a leaf would transpire too much moisture away from the plant in the hot, dry desert, so "leaves" are an almost unseen feature of most desert plants.
Why are desert plants called succulents?
Only those desert plants that have the ability to store water in their stems or leaves are called succulents. Cacti, agaves, aloes, some euphorbias are examples.
What do wild donkeys in the desert eat?
Wild donkeys in the desert eat off the land and its surrounding. The donkeys have adapted and will eat plants and leaves.
What part of a plant is missing from desert plant?
Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.
Can plants with long leaves be found in the desert?
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
What will happen if desert plants have leaves in the place of thorns?
The vast majority of desert plants do have leaves and few have only spines.
What plants have strong stems roots and leaves?
Desert
Why do the plants which grow in deserts have no leaves?
Most desert plants evolved according to their environment, an environment in which conservation of moisture is paramount. The broad surface of a leaf would transpire too much moisture away from the plant in the hot, dry desert, so "leaves" are an almost unseen feature of most desert plants.
What ecosystem do plants have wide spreading roots spiny leaves?
Desert ecosystem have plants with wide spreading roots and spiny leaves.
Why desert plants have scale or spine like leaves?
Scale like leaves
Why does a desert plant not have a flat leaf?
Many desert plants have flat leaves so your question is invalid.
How does the wax on leaves in desert ecosystem help plants?
Slows down evaporation of water from the pores of the leaves.
What are the differences between the dessert and rainforest leaves?
The rainforest plants have big flat leaves so they can absorp lots of water.The desert plants don't have big flat leaves.
What kind of plants typically have deep roots reduced leaves and photosynthetic stems?
desert, xerophytic plants
How are desert plants different from plants?
Desert plants have evolved to store water. They have needles instead of leaves. They have spongy stems to store water. They only flower in times of good rain.
A thich waxy coating on the leaves of some desert plants most likely permits the plants to what?
The waxy coat helps to reduce water loss from the leaves.
