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Jason is traveling to a dry desert.He knows that cactuses hold water and was told desert animals do not eat the cactuses for food or water what is the beat explanation of why the cactuses are not eaten by animals? |
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Answer» Many cacti have OXALIC and malic acid in their flesh and juices, oxalic acid is toxic however NEW growth has less than OLDER growth and cooking destroys malic acid - I'm not sure about oxalic acid. Oxalic acid REACTS with the calcium in animals and can cause kidney failure by clogging up the kidneys. |
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