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What is the biome of a cactus?

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I got this map doing a short google search (cactiguide.com) That is where the very extended family of cacti are living. There are roughly 2200 different species of cacti identified, the exact number is disputed among botanists. read more

Even subtropical and tropical areas such as the Caribbean, Southern Florida are cactus habitat, they occur in the Rocky Mountains as well as close to the Great Lakes and the Appalachian mountains. The areas within the red circles are where most species of cacti are found. read more

If one is a cactus, this person's characteristics include beingedgy, as symbolized by thorns. read more

Cactus owe their success in the desert to their structural adaptations. While other desert plants may have similar features such as spines and succulent stems, these evolutionary traits reach a zenith in the cactus. Cactus take advantage of the lightest rainfall by having roots close to the soil surface. read more

Saguaro Cactus A saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantca) has a smooth, waxy skin that seals in moisture. Cacti expand by absorbing water when it is available and shrink as they lose water slowly during times of drought. read more

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Cactus – Official Minecraft Wiki
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Saguaro Cactus : Mission: Biomes
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