Cactusplent

The cactusplent split from its ancestor the pineplent. It has lost its branches and now have tall Saguaro-like trunks. Since it lost its leaves it now has to photosynthesize on its trunk. Tis conserves water in the arid desert climate. To protect itself it has developed needle-like thorns around the stem. It no longer need the thick layer of blubber like its ancestor had however it is still insulated from the hot days and cold nights. Even though it still breathes out of the top nostril its breath is very dry and hardly looses any moisture. Its roots are covered in thick bark to keep herbivores from eaten them.