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Cacti vs. Euphorbs
- Describe 3 general similarities (analogous structures) you observed between Cacti & Euphorbs.
- Now, identify a specific example -- 1 Cactus species and 1 Euphorb species -- that look especially similar. List their names and clearly describe how they are alike.
- What environmental pressures likely drove the development of these similar traits? Explain.
- Now, what makes these two families different? Fill in the table below based on the lab’s video lecture or your personal observations:
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