How do cactus remove waste -- do they transpire?

Subject: How do cactus remove waste -- do they transpire?

Date: Sat Oct 23 14:48:24 1999
Posted by Tricia
Grade level: 7-9 School: Cairo American College
City: Cairo State/Province: Cairo Country: Egypt
Area of science: Botany
ID: 940704504.Bt

Message:


If stomata are found on leaves, and cacti have spines instead of leaves, 
how do they get rid of oxygen?  Do all plants transpire in the same way or 
are there exceptions for cactus and succulents?  Thanks!

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