Question

Write two ways in which cactus is adapted to survive in the desert
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Cactus leaves have turned into spines to prevent loss of water.

2. The stem of cactus has waxy layers to prevent water from evaporating.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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