Cactal

/ˈkæktəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to cacti or the cactus family of plants.

Etymology

From Latin 'cactus' (a spiky plant) combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to), creating an adjective form. The term emerged in botanical classification to describe characteristics typical of cactus species.

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Cactal habitats are some of Earth's most extreme ecosystems—cacti have evolved waxy coatings and the ability to store water for months, allowing them to thrive where almost nothing else can survive. It's nature's solution to scarcity!

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