protects it from predators.
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
well a cactus plant has many parts like flowers
No, it is not. Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican Giant Cardon or Elephant Cactus, is a species of cactus that is native to northwestern Mexico in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. It is commonly known as Cardón and is the largest cactus in the world.
A cactus is a type of plant that has adapted to very dry conditions.
basic of spine
Quil is to porcupine as spine is to cactus
'Spine' is another word for 'thorn'.
A spine.
Spine
stem. if i am wrong please correct me
Only if the spine doesn't get stuck in their throat.
A simile for a prickly cactus could be "as sharp as a cactus spine." This comparison emphasizes the sharpness and potential danger of the cactus's needles, evoking a vivid image of its prickly nature. Another example might be "like a cactus in a desert, tough and resilient." This highlights both the cactus's physical characteristics and its ability to thrive in harsh conditions.
actually, they are fall in the category of analogous groups. as they do the same function but have different structure.
It hurts but if the spine is carefully removed, it should cause nothing more than a bit of discomfort.
In cacti, the leaves are modified into spines. This adaptation helps reduce water loss by minimizing surface area and provides protection against herbivores. The stem of the cactus, which is typically thick and fleshy, is responsible for photosynthesis and water storage.
Cacti might have had predators that would eat them in their new environment and cacti might have learn to adapt to that with their spine-formed leaves.
Various species of prickly pear and cholla Claret cup cactus Hedgehog cactus Peyote Rainbow cactus Corncob cactus Living rock cactus Button cactus Eagle claw cactus (aka Turk's head cactus) Fish hook barrel cactus Pincushion cactus Strawberry cactus several others