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some animals are accustomed to the cactus so it doesnt hurt them.

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What are the quills attached to on a cactus?

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How do animals typically eat porcupines?

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Do porkcupine have spickes?

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Functions of cactus spines?

To injure animals that may be predators of the cactus, e.g. try to eat it! If an animal goes to eat the cactus, it will spike them and they will not eat it again. Also it absorbs and stores moisture from the air for the cactus, so it can be utilized in hot conditions.


What desert animals eat prickly pear cactus?

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What animals can eat a porcupine?

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