BOTANY

BOTANY

PLANT ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
A
Flowers only open during the heat of the day
B
The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
C
The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
D
The swollen stem stores water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cactuses adapted to survive in a desert condition and based on the option. The following. That is not true about the cactus, is that the flowers on the open during hit of the day. Take note that most cocktail blooms in spring during the day, but few species blooms in summers during night.

Detailed explanation-2: -To prevent water loss and to store water its stem gets modified as a fleshy and swollen one. It also has spines all over its body to prevent the loss of water. It is also called a succulent plant as its body parts are thick, fleshy, and swollen. These are drought-resistant plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -A cactus has special adaptations in its roots, leaves as well as stems that enable it to thrive in desert environments. These adaptations include: Leaves are reduced to spines to reduce water loss through transpiration. Wide and deep roots absorb rainwater on the surface and reach the underground deep water.

Detailed explanation-4: -White dense spines help reflect sunlight! Spines provide shade! Cacti stem is thick and fleshy to store lots of water! Stem has waxy waterproof coating to help keep water in the cacti.

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