Why is stem of cactus fleshy and green
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Cacti have a thick, hard-walled, succulent stem - when it rains, water is stored in the stem. The stems are photosynthetic, green, and fleshy. The inside of the stem is either spongy or hollow
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As cactus live in dry areas they need a lot of water. They also need to save their water from transpiration( water loss through stomata in the form of vapours) therefore they have fleshy stems , waxy layer (cuticle) and sunken stomata. The main reason is to prevent water loss
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