cactus
Cactus spines reduce water loss and help protect the plant from herbivores. This topic is part of Botany within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
cactus trivia questions
Most cacti are adapted to live in environments where what resource is scarce?
Answer: Water
Bonus fact: Cacti have features that help conserve water in dry environments.
In most cacti, leaves are modified into what structures?
Answer: Spines
Bonus fact: Cactus spines reduce water loss and help protect the plant from herbivores.
What specialized structures on cacti produce spines, flowers, and new branches?
Answer: Areoles
Bonus fact: Areoles are distinctive growth points found on cacti.
A cactus flower grows on what type of plant?
Answer: Cactus
Bonus fact: Cacti produce true flowers.
Dragon fruit grows on what type of plant?
Answer: Cactus
Bonus fact: Dragon fruit comes from climbing cactus species.
Which plant is a classic CAM example?
Answer: Cactus
Bonus fact: Many succulents use CAM metabolism.