The cacti are found in extremely dry weather such as deserts. True/False?

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Cacti (literally meaning spine plants) are called as desert plants because they are most often found in deserts. They are found in an area of extreme dryness where water is very scarcely available. Cacti, in order to survive in such dry conditions, show many modifications.

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