The thorns of a cactus plant protect it from being eaten by animals.
True
False
Cactus plants have spines to keep predators away. It also helps cactus to withstand the harsh climate of desert.
Which adaptation might help to protect a plant from being eaten?
In a cactus the leaves are modified to be in the form of pricks or spines.
(i) To protect itself from animals.
(ii) Reduced surface area which in turn prevents loss of water.
Are both the statements (i) and (ii) True?