Kate Evelyn
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How Does A Cactus Survive In The Desert?
How Does a Cactus Survive in the Desert?. Even the tiniest of cacti can have several feet of roots surrounding them. These roots lay close to the desert surface so they can catch water almost as soon as it hits the ground. When there's a heavy rain, a cactus's roots can sprout smaller "feeder roots" quickly to spread out even more. After the storm ends, the plant cuts these new roots off and they lay dormant or die. There's no need to have more parts to feed or to risk water seeping out of them and into the ground.
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