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How are cactus plants adapted to store water in the desert?
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Within the cactus, there is a water collector of sorts. The cactus stores water within its cells and within the plant itself. The spines on the outside protect the cactus from being attacked so the water inside can remain with the cactus.
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their stems are thick and sponge-like
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