Cacti adaptions Flashcards
1
Q
Name some cacti adaptations
A
Long roots
Spines
Stores water in stem
2
Q
Why would they need long roots?
A
To collect water from a large area
3
Q
Why would they need spines?
A
To protect themselves from animals that want to eat it and to minimise the surface area
4
Q
Why would they need to store water?
A
As there is little water and they need to store it not waste it
