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The leaves of a cactus have been reduced to spines to deter herbivory.
The stems are fleshy and photosynthetic.
The stomata are sunken into the surface of the leaf to increase the boundary layer.
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What structural adaptations would you notice on a cactus?
The structural adaptations you would notice on a cactus are the spines on it. The spines are there so they don't loose water.
Is cactus a fern?
no but it is a member of the plant family and their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments
Does a cactus have adaptations that help it survive in dry climate?
long roots that reach deep down
What are three animals and their adaptations in a grassland?
bull snake
What are 5 adaptations of A Barrel CActus?
The adaptations for the Barrel Cactus are ideal for their survival. Barrel Cacti have a unique metabolism that works for their lifestyle. Their metabolism lets the stomata remain closed in the daytime, which is when the most water would be lost. It then opens at night releasing the oxygen while absorbing the carbon dioxide that is normally saved as malate. The Barrel Cacti has a spine that doubles as a protective shield against its predators.
What adaptations does a cactus wrens have?
the cactus wren is large so here are its adaptations
What are the behavioral adaptations for the barrel cactus?
in winter the barrel cactus
How many adaptations does a cactus have?
1
What structural adaptations would you notice on a cactus?
The structural adaptations you would notice on a cactus are the spines on it. The spines are there so they don't loose water.
What are the structural adaptations of bamboo and the cactus and the rose?
the thorns is a structural adaption of rose,cactus,bamboo
Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
What are the spines and thick waxy cuticle on a cactus for?
structural adaptations
What scientist studys how a cactus survives in the desert?
A botanist studies plants and their adaptations.
Would the adaptations of a cactus help or harm the plant if it were placed in a wet environment why?
well it would harm it because if the cactus gets to much water then it will die
What is the adaptations of the fishhook cactus?
It is most commonly found in the Sonora Desert and parts of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Are the Roses cactus and bamboos are structural adaptation?
Yes, they have structural adaptations: their thorns. by: Super Buddy
Why does a cactus have spiny leaves?
It is an adaptation and a form of leaves, except that they are spines. It is either for protection from animals sucking its internal "juice", or it is for preventing dessication (drying out).
