Cacti found in tropical thorny forests has which of the following properties to help them in storage of water?
A
Fleshy stems
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B
Thorns
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C
Narrow roots
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D
Widespread roots
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Solution
The correct options are A Fleshy stems B Thorns D Widespread roots Cacti have fleshy stems which help them to store water. They also have thorns instead of leaves. This feature reduces the amount of water lost through transpiration.