I WONDER - How Cacti Survive In The Desert?

The video explores how cacti are adapted to survive in harsh desert environments. It highlights the severe conditions of deserts and the adaptations of cacti, such as fleshy stems for water storage, widespread roots for water collection, waxy skin to reflect sunlight, and spikes to deter animals. These features enable cacti to thrive despite the challenging conditions.

Explain how the waxy skin of cacti helps them in harsh environments.

Why do cacti have spikes, and how does this benefit them?