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Fun Fact
The Saguaro cactus can store up to 400 gallons of water after a rainstorm!
What is Desert Vegetation?
Desert plants survive extreme aridity through water storage and specialized adaptations.
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Cacti
Succulent stems with spines to reduce water loss
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Xerophytic Plants
Deep or widespread roots
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Desert Soil
Sandy and rocky
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Ephemerals
Short-lived plants blooming after rare rains
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Animal Adaptations
Nocturnal creatures avoiding heat