Question

Why cactus have long roots?

Answer 1

Answer:

cactus have long roots as desert has very scarce water so to extract water from deep below the sand it requires long roots .

Answer 2

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Many cacti have very long, fibrous roots, which absorb moisture from the soil. Some, like ball cacti, have shorter, more compact roots that absorb dew water that falls off the cactus. Instead of leaves, most cacti have spines or scales (which are modified leaves

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