Various types of cacti, such as those shown in the picture below, thrive in Arizona’s deserts even though there is little annual rainfall there. Which adaptation listed below allows all types of cactuses to survive long periods without rain? (SC.912.L.14.7)
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a. waxy cuticle on their surface
b. deep roots that tap underground water
c. cessation of photosynthesis in summer
d. ability to take water from other desert plants