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Succulents And Cacti Masters Of Desert Survival

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Imágenes

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Why shallow roots catch rain instantly

teacher Succulents grow wide, shallow root systems to catch light rainfall instantly.

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Why accordion ribs expand during storms

teacher Ribbed stems allow cacti to swell with water during rare rainstorms.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Nighttime breathing: Some desert succulents hold their breath all day, only opening their pores at night to prevent water loss.

Quizzes

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Where are the roots of a giant saguaro cactus primarily located?

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Why do some succulents grow dense white hairs on their stems?

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a succulent plant?

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How do the pleated 'accordion' ribs of a barrel cactus help it survive?

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What happens to a ribbed cactus during a severe, long-term drought?

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What is the name of the thick, waxy outer layer that seals moisture inside a succulent?

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What is the name of the special acid-storing photosynthesis process used by succulents?

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What is the main reason succulents open their pores (stomata) at night instead of during the day?

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Glossary

stoma (noun)
A tiny pore in the epidermis of a plant leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass. Succulents open these pores primarily at night to absorb carbon dioxide while preventing vital water from evaporating.

Gossip

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Which survival trick is coolest?

Videos

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teacher How waxy shields protect delicate stems

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teacher Why shallow roots catch rain instantly

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teacher Why accordion ribs expand during storms

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teacher How succulents breathe only at night