Question

How is cactus adapted to survive in a desert?​

Answer 1

Answer:

To survive in the desert, cactus has the following adaptations: (i) Modified flat green stem that prepares food by photosynthesis and conserves water. (ii) Stem is covered with a thick waxy layer, which helps to retain water. (iii) Leaves present in the form of spines to prevent water loss through transpiration.

Answer 2

Answer:

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