how is cactus adapted to survive in a desert
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The leaves of cactus plants are modified into spines to prevent the loss of water. They have roots that spread far and wide below the ground to reach the water level.
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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.
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