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how does cactus survive in desert areas

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Answered by Shruty0011
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cactus needs less water than other plants therefore
Answered by maria9
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cactus have special adaptation to survive in the desert climate

they are as follows -

1) Cactus have long root that penetrate deep in the soil in search of water

2) they have thick cuticle which prevents excessive water loss

3) the leaves are modified into thorns to cut down the rate of transpiration

4) they have fleshy stem and leaves to store water
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