which plant part of cactus is converted into spine
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Cactus are mostly found in desert areas.
Cactus has many adaptations to environment to conserve water.
They have thickened ,
fleshy parts adapted to store water.
Leaves are modified into spines To prevent the water loss.
In absence of leaves enlarged stem carry out photosynthesis.
Cactus has many adaptations to environment to conserve water.
They have thickened ,
fleshy parts adapted to store water.
Leaves are modified into spines To prevent the water loss.
In absence of leaves enlarged stem carry out photosynthesis.
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The correct answer is - Leaves.
The actual leaves of the cactus plant are microscopic and the spines occur in clusters in the axil of leaves. Research says that the cactus spines are either modified leaves or modified bud scales.
Although it is known that the leaves of the cactus are modified into spines to avoid evaporation of water, it also acts as extra-floral nectaries and provides shade in addition to protection.
The actual leaves of the cactus plant are microscopic and the spines occur in clusters in the axil of leaves. Research says that the cactus spines are either modified leaves or modified bud scales.
Although it is known that the leaves of the cactus are modified into spines to avoid evaporation of water, it also acts as extra-floral nectaries and provides shade in addition to protection.
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