(12.02 MC) Why are spines considered a physical characteristic adaptation in cactus?

QAmmunity.org

My account
Edit my Profile
Private messages
My favorites

Ask a Question
Questions
Tags
Categories
Ask a Question

Davidrgh asked Aug 25, 2022

21,690 views

44 votes

(12.02 MC)
Why are spines considered a physical characteristic adaptation in cactus?

Biology
college

Davidrgh asked Aug 25, 2022

by Davidrgh

2.9k points

0 Comments

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Your answer

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

1 Answer

8 votes

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

James Pearson answered Aug 30, 2022

by James Pearson

3.0k points

0 Comments

Your comment on this answer:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Ask a Question

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers

0 Comments

Your comment on this question:

Your answer

1 Answer

0 Comments

Your comment on this answer:

Other Questions