CAM Plants
CAM plants, or Crassulacean Acid Metabolism plants, are a type of plant that has a unique way of photosynthesis, allowing them to thrive in arid environments. At night, these plants open their stomata (tiny pores) to take in carbon dioxide and store it as an acid. During the day, they close the stomata to reduce water loss and convert the stored carbon dioxide into sugars using sunlight. This adaptation helps them conserve water while still producing energy, making them well-suited for dry climates, like cacti and succulents.
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CAM plants, or Crassulacean Acid Metabolism plants, are a type of plant that have adapted to dry environments, such as deserts. They perform photosynthesis by opening their stomata at night to take in carbon dioxide, which is stored as an acid until daylight. During the day, the stomata close to reduce water loss, and the plant uses the stored carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. This unique process helps CAM plants conserve water while still producing the energy they need, making them well-suited for arid conditions. Examples include succulents and cacti.