What is the reason for the cactus thorn growing? I’ve figured out so much that on the one hand it may be to protect itself from herbivores, but does the cactus thorn have a different role? 

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I don't think the cactus thorn has any other role. If not that some animals use it as a back scraper ... :) 

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