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Why are plants able to survive and adapt to this kind of weather?
the main plants in a desert are "succulents" (cacti and other) which hold their water in their leaves
Do Javelinas eat plants?
Yes, javelinas primarily eat plants such as fruits, seeds, vegetation, and roots. They are herbivores and their diet consists mainly of desert plants and cacti.
Which deserts do cacti live in?
Cacti are primarily plants found in the Americas. Some have been taken to other areas of the world and introduced where they quickly become noxious invasive plants. Various prickly pear species are the prime culprits.
There are 150 Saguaro cacti plants per square kilometer in a certain area of a Arizona desert to which population characteristic does the information refer?
The information provided refers to the population density of Saguaro cacti plants in that specific area of the Arizona desert. Population density represents the number of individuals of a species per unit area of habitat, in this case, the number of Saguaro cacti plants per square kilometer.
What is the biggest plant in the desert?
The saguaro cactus is one of the largest plants found in the desert, specifically in the Sonoran Desert. These cacti can reach heights of up to 40 feet and have a lifespan of 150-200 years.
Are cacti part of desert vegetation?
yes. cacti are plants, therefore they are vegetation.
What types of cacti are there in the Gobi Desert?
Cacti are native plants of the Americas and do not occur naturally in the Gobi Desert.
What do you call a thorny desert plant?
Cacti are not thorny plants, they have spines. There are a number of desert plants with thorns, however, including acacia, mesquite, cat's claw, and others.
How are cacti such perfect desert plants?
Cacti are perfect desert plants because they thrive in dry climates. They receive their light from the sun through their stem. They don't have leaves so they conserve water.
Where can you find a forest with no trees?
One example of a forest with no trees can be found in a desert environment, known as a "desert forest" or "desert oasis." These areas may have vegetation such as cacti, shrubs, and other desert plants, but lack tall trees typically associated with forests.
What desert plants have adaptations?
I think you can easily find any desert plant with adaptations
Flowers in Australia what are some of the endangered ones here in Australia or plants?
Desert plants such as cacti and small bushes.
What is the biggest threat to the cacti in the desert?
Two major threats to the cacti are habitat destruction and commercial collecting of the plants.
What kind of plants grow in the Chihuahuan Desert?
The most commonly seen plants in the Chihuahuan Desert are mesquite, creosote bush, yuccas, ocotillo and opuntia cacti.
How do cactus adapt to the desert?
There are many ways in which the cacti plants have adapted to the desert including needing less water to live. These cacti plants have also developed very sharp needles to prevent animals from taking the water inside.
How many cacti are in the desert?
Cacti are only natives of the Americas. Considering the vast areas of desert terrain in the Americas, it is impossible to do an accurate census of cactus plants.
What types of cactus plants are in the Sahara Desert?
Cacti are native to the Americas and are not found naturally in the Sahara Desert.
