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Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Is a cacti an omnivore or a carnivore?
Cacti is the plural of cactus. A cactus is a plant and isn't an anything~ivore. It lives by absorbing water and nutrients from its surrounding soil, through its roots.
What kind of plants typically have deep roots reduced leaves and photosynthetic stems?
Plants with deep roots, reduced leaves, and photosynthetic stems are typically known as succulents. Succulents have adapted to arid environments by storing water in their stems, which allows them to survive in dry conditions. Examples of succulents include cacti and agave plants.
What kind of roots does a water lily have?
A water lily has fibrous roots that spread out horizontally in the mud at the bottom of a body of water. These roots anchor the plant and absorb nutrients and water from the environment to support its growth.
What kind of roots does Echinacea grow?
The plant develops deep, slender, black roots
Does a cactus have shallow roots?
Some cacti have shallow roots. Other cacti have long tap roots.
Why the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Why do Cacti have many roots?
Because they are plants, the roots are used the same way in cacti as in every plant, to take in water for the plant to use.
Why do cacti have long roots?
Cacti have long roots to reach deep water sources underground and store water during drought periods. Their long roots also help anchor them securely in the soil to withstand strong winds in arid environments.
What make cacti die?
overwatering will cause the roots to rot
Do cactus get minerals?
Cacti obtain their nutrients from the soil via their roots.
Were do cacti get their water?
Cacti get water from rainwater that is stored in the special roots of the cacti
What stops the cactus from blowing away?
Cacti have very strong roots that go deep into the Earth searching for water. Since they go so far, they must be very strong. The stronger the roots, the deeper they search for water. Roots secure plants to the ground, but some can't. Cacti can.
Is a cacti an omnivore or a carnivore?
Cacti is the plural of cactus. A cactus is a plant and isn't an anything~ivore. It lives by absorbing water and nutrients from its surrounding soil, through its roots.
How does the fishhook cactus get water?
As with all terrestrial plants, cacti absorb water through their roots.
How do cacti move?
Cacti seeds are carried to new locations by the wind, water, humans, and in the droppings of animals. Cacti seeds germinate on top of the substrate they are on, so this makes them highly versatile.
