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प्रश्न
How are cactus adapted to survive in a desert?
उत्तर
A cactus is able to survive in the desert as it is adapted to the hot and humid conditions of the desert. To survive in a desert, the cactus has the following adaptations:
- It has long roots that go deep inside the soil for absorbing water.
- Its leaves are present in the form of spines to prevent water loss through transpiration.
- Its stem is covered with a thick waxy layer to retain water.
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