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That the kind of root system depends upon the kind of environment is the reason why the roots of a cactus plant may be offered as an example of environmental adaptation.
Specifically, a cactus plant may grow one of three (3) main kinds of root systems. The roots may be fibrous and shallowwhere rainstorms are few and far between. Or they may be tuberous where water must be stored underground to protect against heavy above-ground losses of moisture. Or the roots may be epiphytic where cactus plants grow high up on trees.
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ReneCacti have various adaptations to survive in arid environments, such as water-storing tissues, reduced leaves to minimize water loss, and thick, waxy skin to prevent dehydration. Their spines protect them from predators and provide shade. Additionally, their shallow but widespread root systems allow them to quickly absorb water after rain.
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Why does a root of a cactus help it to survive in its normal habitat?
Cactus roots are shallow and spread out widely to help the plant quickly absorb water in arid environments. The roots also have specialized adaptations, such as the ability to store water and prevent loss through evaporation, which help cacti survive in their dry habitats.
What are the features of an organism that help it to survive and reproduce called?
Those features are called adaptations. Adaptations are traits or behaviors that help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
What is the main function of structural adaptations?
a. they help the organism survive in its environnment .
Is there any plant that can survive very harsh conditions which is not cactus?
Yes, there are plants such as the resurrection plant (Selaginella lepidophylla) and the ice plant (Delosperma sp.) that can survive very harsh conditions like extreme temperatures and lack of water without being a cactus. These plants have special adaptations that allow them to withstand such challenging environments.
What are 3 important adaptations for living things?
Evolutionary adaptations: Traits developed over time through natural selection to help a species survive in its environment. Behavioral adaptations: Changes in an organism's behavior that help it better respond to its surroundings, such as migration or hibernation. Structural adaptations: Physical features or attributes that help an organism better function or survive in its environment, like camouflage or protective shells.
