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Cactus

Cactaceae

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Field Notes

Description:

It's in dry areas, and it holds water inside its layers to grow in dry weather

Habitat:

Dry, dessert, hot areas

Notes:

It has thorns to protect itself from predators looking for a drink from its oasis inside.

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PublishedMarch 8, 2013

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