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Why cactus plant have spines?
they have the spines to protect them from your face
Why do cactus's have spikes?
There are several answers, depending on the spikes. Answers include:To protect the plant from herbivoresTo provide a layer of still air, to protect the cactus skin from excessive heatTo provide shade to the cactus skinOverall, the purpose seems to be related in some way to the plant's survival strategies.
Waste product found in cactus plant?
The waste product found in cactus plants is usually latex, which can ooze out if a cactus is damaged or wounded. This sticky, milky substance helps the cactus protect itself from predators and heal its wounds.
What do you call the sharp point on cactus stems?
The pointy things on a cactus are called spines.
What are the two purposes of the spines saguaro cactus?
Spines protect the plant from animals that would injure it. They also provide some shade for the stem of the plant.
How do you think that spines help that cactus plant?
To protect the plant from animals and people. For some, they provide shade and help to lower the surface temperature of the cacti
What is the name of a cactus plant branch?
A cactus plant branch :D
Diagram with label of cactus plant?
well a cactus plant has many parts like flowers
What is a cactus's diet?
A cactus is a plant. It does not eat.
What organism is a cactus?
A cactus is a plant, a dicot.
What does the top of a cactus do?
The tip of a cactus is where growth occurs in a cactus plant. If this is badly damaged the plant may die or begin to grow elsewhere in the plant giving the plant an abnormal appearance.
Are cactus spines alive?
Yes, cactus spines are living parts of the cactus plant. They owe their existence to growth buds on the plant's surface. From the growth buds also come a cactus plant's flowers.
