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Why would cacti benefit from thick cuticles?
Reduce loss of water through transpiration / evaporation.
What is a antonym for thick?
The antonyms for thick are:dilutedloosethinwatery
How thick is .06 inches?
It is 1.524 millimetres thick.
How thick is a stack of 10 dimes?
really thick
What is a plural noun not ending in s?
Some irregular plurals are geese, men, children, cacti, data, or media.
How is transpiration related to cuticle?
Thick cuticle limits transpiration.
Were would a plant with a thick cuticle come from?
The desert; a thick cuticle will prevent/reduce water loss
What are examples of plants with cuticle?
Examples of plants with a waxy cuticles are: the Agave, several types of cacti, and aloe. Basically it is any plant which has a thick waxy skin. The wax aids in the prevention of water loss. and ballsuckers
What is the substance a cactus uses to make wax for the cuticle?
Cacti produce a wax called cutin to form the cuticle. The cuticle helps to reduce water loss by creating a barrier on the cactus surface.
Do angiosperms often have a thick cuticle?
Yes, angiosperms (flowering plants) frequently have a thick cuticle on their leaves. The cuticle helps reduce water loss through evaporation and provides protection against environmental stresses like drought and pathogens.
What are the spines and thick waxy cuticle on a cactus for?
structural adaptations
What is a thin cuticle or a thick cuticle?
A thin cuticle refers to a plant's outer protective layer that is relatively thin, allowing for easier gas exchange and nutrient absorption. In contrast, a thick cuticle is a heavier, more protective layer that can reduce water loss but also limit the exchange of gases and nutrients with the environment.
They have thick cuticle and two pairs of antennae?
Arthropods, more specifically, crustaceans, have a thick, tough cuticle and two pair of antennae. The cuticle acts as an exoskeleton and two pair of antennae to help them find food and keep them safe.
How do cacti adapt to shifting sand?
it has wacksey skin which is very thick, that makes the sand just past by, leaving no damage or feeling to the cacti
What is structure of cactus plant?
The structure of a cactus plant is uniquely adapted to its arid environment. Cacti typically have thick, fleshy stems that store water and are covered by a waxy cuticle to reduce water loss. They often have spines instead of leaves, which serve to minimize evaporation and provide protection from herbivores. Additionally, many cacti have shallow root systems that spread out to efficiently absorb moisture from light rainfalls.
What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?
cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion
Why is the stem of cactus fleshy?
Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.
