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A cactus has adapted to life in the desert by the following modifications:

1. It survives on a small amount of water, as water is scarcely available in deserts.

2. It has developed sharp thorns to protect itself against desert animals looking for plants to eat.

3. It does not have many leaves/branches as more leaves mean more evaporation [escape of water from its body] in the desert heat.

4. It has thick leaves to prevent escape of water.

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