Question

how are cactus adapted to survive in a desert

Answer 1

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Cactus are adapted to survive in a desert because of the following :

● The stem of cactus is covered with a thick waxy layer to retain water.

● The leaves are spine shaped to recess transpiration.

● The roots are long so that it could go deep inside.

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Answer 2

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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.