How are cactus adapted to survive in a desert
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Cacti are well adapted for survival in the desert. ... The spines also protect the cacti from animals that might eat them. Very thick, waxy cuticle to reduce water loss by evaporation . Reduced number ofstomata to reduce water loss by transpiration .
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1)It has flat green stem to store water and prepare food by photosynthesis.
2)The stem is also covered with a thick waxy layer, which helps to retain water.
3)Leaves are turned into spines to prevent loss of water.
4)Its root that go very deep into the soil for absorbing water.
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