How cactuses can live in desert?

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2006-10-08 01:37:30 · 4 answers · asked by katy h 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

They store water in their stems (body) for long periods of time. Same principle as camels.

2006-10-08 01:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by darwin_kepler_edison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They can live with only a little water.
Their bark is prickly because to defend itself from animals in need of water.

2006-10-08 01:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by DWReyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

cactus have long roots deep under the earth and a great surface area which help them soak up lots of water from underground and store it

2006-10-08 01:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by wacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

cause my grandma said so

2006-10-08 01:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋