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How have leaves of a cactus adapt to the desert?

Leaves have evolved into spines on the cactus.


What do the leaves of cactus helps the cactus?

the leaves of a cactus help get the suns nutrition foe the plant to grow None pretty much and formally proper cactus have no leaves only it's convergently evolved cousins do.


What type of plant has no leaves?

A cactus has no leaves.


What desert plant has no leaves but has stems and spines?

A cactus has no leaves but does have a stem.


Does a cactus have leaves?

No. Some may be considered as leaves but not really. Christmas cactus for instance grows in thin segmented stalks reminiscent of leaves. Cactus flowers have petal that are leafy and green like leaves but not really leaves. barrel cactus and saquaros obviously have no leafy protrusions beyond their flowers.


What plant have no leaves?

cactus


How are a cactus leaves adapted to living in the dessert?

A cactus leaves get sunlight and they make photosynthesis and they get water from that and they save the water


Why cactus have spiny leaves?

a cactus has spiny leaves for protection and so the water wont evaporate so easily.


What plant has spiny leaves?

Acanthus and cactus but cactus not really leafy :)


What is the function of cuctus plant leaves?

Cactus plant leaves are typically modified into spines, which serve to reduce water loss by minimizing surface area and providing shade. These spines also help protect the cactus from herbivores. In some species, the stem takes on the primary photosynthetic role, allowing the plant to thrive in arid environments. Overall, the adaptations of cactus leaves are crucial for survival in harsh conditions.


Differences between cactus and water lettuce?

The main difference between cactus and succulent is that cactus consists of areoles and no leaves whereas succulent contains fleshy leaves and no areoles.


Where does a cactus store water if it doesn't have leaves?

A cactus stores water in its stem.