In which habitat do we mostly find the cactus plant?
A
desert
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B
mangrove
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C
aquatic
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D
forest
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Solution
The correct option is A desert A cactus plant is adapted to a desert habitat. The leaves are modified to spines to avoid loss of water through transpiration and the stem is thick to save water. They also have deep roots that help in obtaining water from long distances.