Chemoautotroph | Overview, Sources & Examples

Cacti are living lessons in resilience. In the harshest environments, where water is rare and the sun is relentless, they evolved brilliant survival strategies. Their thick stems store water for long dry periods. Their spines replace leaves, reducing water loss and protecting them from herbivores. Their waxy skin limits evaporation. And most impressively, many cacti breathe at night, opening their stomata when the air is cooler to save every drop of moisture. At Made by Nature Botanical Garden,

New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface