Question

2. How are cactus adapted to survive in a desert​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A cactus is able to survive in the desert due to the following features: (i) It has long roots that go deep inside the soil for absorbing water. (ii) Its leaves are in the form of spines to prevent water loss through transpiration. (iii) Its stem is covered with a thick waxy layer to retain water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cactus are adapted to survive in a desert because they store the extra water which releases from them during transpiration.They also absorbs water from below the ground by roots.The extra water is stored in sponges of cactus.

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