The fascinating adaptations of cacti and their evolutionary history

Abstract

This informative article aims to make known the fascinating and important adaptations of cacti, which have allowed their distribution and survival in American deserts. As a methodology, bibliographic information was collected from specialized books, scientific and popular articles. The main results of the compendium are the origin, the geographical distribution, the habitats where they live, their evolutionary adaptations and the main threats that put their survival at risk. It is concluded that it is urgent to take effective measures for the protection and conservation of cacti.