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The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade

A book exploring the world of succulent collecting.

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Introduction of Cactoblastis cactorum ("cactus moth") in Australia

This South American cactus moth is used to combat the spread of the prickly pear.

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animals
biology
cactuses
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insects
moths
plants
prickly pears
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Biodiversity
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