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Which organism does not carry out photosynthesis?
Most photosynthetic organisms that do not contain chloroplasts are bacteria. Some examples would be green sulfur and non sulfur bacteria which use chlorosomes. Chlorosomes contain light harvesting pigments known as bacteriochlorophylls. Cyanobacteria do not contain chloroplasts but use chlorophyll A and phycobilin photosynthetic pigments.
Are agaves cacti?
No, agaves are not cacti. They belong to the Agavaceae family, while cacti belong to the Cactaceae family. Agaves do share some similarities with cacti, such as their ability to store water in their leaves, but they are botanically different plants.
Are cacti dicots?
Yes, cacti are dicots. Dicots are a type of flowering plant that have two seed leaves, whereas monocots have one seed leaf. Cacti belong to the class Magnoliopsida, which includes dicots.
What does cacti mean?
"Cacti" is the plural form of "cactus," which refers to a type of plant known for its thick, fleshy stems and spines. Cacti are adapted to arid environments and are able to store water in their stems to survive in dry conditions.
How many cacti are there in the Sahara Desert?
There are various species of cacti found in the Sahara Desert, but they are not as abundant as in other desert regions. The exact number of cacti in the Sahara Desert can vary due to factors such as climate change and environmental conditions affecting their growth and distribution.
Do cacti photosynthesize with their stems?
Yes. Cacti photosynthesise through their bodies, not their thorn-like leaves which have no chloroplasts.
Which organism does not carry out photosynthesis?
Most photosynthetic organisms that do not contain chloroplasts are bacteria. Some examples would be green sulfur and non sulfur bacteria which use chlorosomes. Chlorosomes contain light harvesting pigments known as bacteriochlorophylls. Cyanobacteria do not contain chloroplasts but use chlorophyll A and phycobilin photosynthetic pigments.
How would the lack of leaves help cacti survive?
Cacti have adapted to store water in their stems instead of leaves, which helps them survive in dry conditions. This reduces water loss through transpiration and allows cacti to thrive in arid environments by storing water for long periods. Additionally, the lack of leaves minimizes the surface area for evaporation, helping cacti conserve water.
Do some desert cacti have beautiful flowers?
Yes: Prickly Pears, Barrel cacti, Saguaro cacti, Aztekium cacti, and Echinopsis cacti a.k.a the hedgehog cactus
Is it cactuses or cacti?
cactus for a single plant cacti for plural
Do saguaro cacti have succulents?
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.
Can mealworms eat cacti in the Sahara Desert?
No, mealworms do not eat cacti and cacti do not occur naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives to American deserts.
What is the genus for cacti?
There tons of genera of cacti.
Are cacti real?
Yes, cacti are freaking awesome
Do cacti grow in the Arctic?
No, cacti do not grow in the Arctic.
Does the rainforest have any cacti?
Yes they do have cacti. Epiphyllum, Rhipsalis, and Schlumbergera are a few genera of cacti that grow in the rainforest.
How many cacti live in the Sahara Desert?
No cacti grow naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives of the Americas, not Africa.
