8686 x 5790 px | 73,5 x 49 cm | 29 x 19,3 inches | 300dpi
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24. April 2020
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Ripe fruit of the fishhook barrel cactus reveals densely packed, glossy black seeds embedded within pale, fleshy tissue, highlighting the reproductive strategy of this desert-adapted species. The seeds are small, hard-coated, and highly resistant to desiccation, allowing them to persist in arid soils until favorable moisture conditions trigger germination. Fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) produces these fruits following late-summer flowering, with seed dispersal aided by gravity, surface runoff, and animals. The extreme close-up emphasizes texture, contrast, and biological structure, offering a detailed view of cactus seed morphology adapted to the harsh environments of the Sonoran Desert.
