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Why are cactus leaves tiny?

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I think because in a desert, the cactus doesn't find much water. So, to save water it does not expel much water out of itself, and as stomata is responsible for expelling water of the plant, the cactus has less stomata

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yes.because it makes oxygen for people to survive

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the stomata is on the stem because that is where photosythisis takes place

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To minimize water loss from leaves through transpiration, leaves in cacti are miniature or absent.

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To reduce water loss as much as possible.

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