How Is A Cactus Adapted To The Desert?

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Cacti are adapted to living in desert and they can store lots of water. They have spikes to protect themselves from predators. Cacti are adapted to the desert as that is where they grow and therefore they need special features to live in that environment. Over time the cacti has adapted to hot, desert conditions which means that they can live in the desert without needing lots of water


A cactus has to withstand very dry, hot and cold temperatures. They have adapted over time to be able to survive in there climate.  They do not lose much water; because their leaves have shrunk some have even disappeared altogether. Most cacti have a group of widely spread out shallow roots so that they can soak up the water quickly when it rains. In the hot desert this means they can exploit any water. The skin of the stem is waxy to reduce water loss. The prickly leaves on a cactus mean they cannot be eaten by animals. Lots of water is stored in the stem so that there is always a store when it is very dry. Cacti in the past would have had leaves and their roots would not be as long. Today however the cactus needs these features to survive in its habitat. In the desert there are few plants as over time plants have lost the battle of survival.

A cactus adapts to the desert by saving the water it gets from what rain they in jest and use it little by little