Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. When it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. Which adaptation is most likely to help a cactus survive in the dry climate?

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anonymous · Answer

A.thick xylem tissue to transport sugar
B.leaves that supplement by trapping insects
C.extensive shallow roots that absorb water
D.more dermal tissue for food storage

bioepic · Answer

D. -that's what I would say.
@Abhisar ?

abhisar · Answer

Nopes !

anonymous · Answer

A or C i would think.. @BioEpic @Abhisar

bioepic · Answer

C?

abhisar · Answer

I'll say c, because it will help the plant to absorb more amount of water in such a dry place.

bioepic · Answer

Yeah... I didn't see the 'food' part i thought it was water...

anonymous · Answer

thank you guys

bioepic · Answer

No problem!