1. Was this helpful?
  2. If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, you'd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for many animals. Known for their spines and succulent stems, cacti of all shapes and sizes have evolved to not just survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. So how do they do it? Lucas C. Majure shares the prickly plant's unique adaptations.
  3. Was this helpful?
  4. If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, you'd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for many animals. Known for their spines and succulent stems, cacti of all shapes and sizes have evolved to not just survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. So how do they do it? Lucas C. Majure shares the prickly plant's unique ...
  5. If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, you'd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for many animals. Known for their spines and succulent stems, cacti of all shapes and sizes have evolved to not just survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. So how do they do it? Lucas C. Majure shares the prickly plant's unique ...
  6. dailymotion.com

    Nature's fortress_ How cacti keep water in and predators out - Lucas C. Majure. TED-Ed. Follow. Like Bookmark Share. Add to Playlist. Report. 3 years ago; Discover the adaptations that allow cacti to not only survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. Category.
  7. The lesson "Nature's Fortress: How Cacti Keep Water In and Predators Out" explores the remarkable adaptations of cacti that enable them to thrive in harsh environments, particularly deserts. Key features include modified leaves in the form of spines that minimize water loss and protect against predators, a thick waxy cuticle that reduces evaporation, and shallow roots that quickly absorb water ...
  8. Can’t find what you’re looking for?

    Help us improve DuckDuckGo searches with your feedback

Custom date rangeX