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Desert Plants adapt to their environment by trying to reduce the amount of water lost through the leaves. At some point long ago, the leaves of desert plants got thinner and thinner until they turned spiny. Desert plants are also very good at storing water because there is so little rain that falls in the desert which is why they have such fat trunks.
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What does a cactus wren eat?
Cactus are eaten in most places in the world where they grow. But now they are becoming available in grocery stores. Some cactus store water and can be life-saving when folks are lost in the desert and without water. Jams and jellies are sometimes made from the fruit/flowers of some cactus, notably the prickly pear.
How is a cactus adapted living in the desert?
It can absorb and retain lots of water in a short time for later use It performs photosyntesis in a CAM system which saves lots of water It keeps the stomata closed during the day and absorbs CO2 at night It's leaves are thorns and the stem performs photosyntesis It's bloom is aimed at desert insects
What kind of plants live in the dry climate zones?
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
Do spinach plant have spikes?
No, spinach plants do not have spikes. They typically have smooth leaves that are green and oval in shape.
What animals interact with cacti?
no animals dont live on the cactus. cactus are dangerous because it has spikes on it. dont touch the cactus. if you touch it then your finger will bleed and blood. when you keep touching a cactus you die.
What are cactus spikes really called?
Glochids. The spikes on a cactus are called Glochids.
Can a cactus shoot its spikes at animals?
There is no cactus capable of shooting its spines.
What do cactus' look like?
They are green an have spikes on them.
Why wouldn't you like to touch a cactus plant?
Cactus plants are prickly and contain spikes.
Do the spikes of a cactus make food?
no it provides defense only
Are cactus spikes poisonous?
no there not because if they were they wouldn't sell them at the store.
What variation do cactus's have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What are the special feature of a cactus?
They have Spikes to stop predators trying to eat them
What variation do cactus have?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What variations do cactus?
they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance
What are the spikes on the cacti used for?
The spikes of a cactus prevents a herbivore from eating it as well prevents water loss through transpiration.
How many spikes does a cactus have?
There is no such thing as an "average" cactus, because there are many different kinds, and the cacti may be big or small, young or old. Most cacti will have thousands of spikes on them. Big cacti may have tens of thousands of spikes.
