Desert cactus
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Cacti are plants that live in dry desert regions. They have long, shallow roots and cork-like bark to quickly absorb water from rare desert rains. Their stems lack leaves and instead make food and store water, growing upward to minimize sun exposure. Sharp, pointed needles deter desert animals from extracting the cactus's precious stored water.
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