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[[File:Cactoida Lapis.png|right|thumb|300px|Cactoida Lapis]]
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{{Quote|Photosynthetic organisms that have adapted to extreme conditions by reducing their surface area to volume ratio, thereby protecting more sensitive tissues from exposure. The outer layer is formed from specialised light-transmitting cells. These are filled with an insulating hydrophobic layer, which helps to maintain core temperature and liquid retention. Deep, extensive root structures hold the organisms in place, and facilitate the extraction of trace minerals. Some cactoida species feature explosive seed distribution as a method of reproduction.|In-Game Description}}
'''Cactoida''' are a species of alien organism found on [[planets]] and [[moons]] with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the [[Genetic Sampler]] and scanned with the [[Short Range Composition Scanner]].
'''Cactoida''' are a species of alien organism found on [[planets]] and [[moons]] with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the [[Genetic Sampler]] and scanned with the [[Short Range Composition Scanner]].  
 
== Distance ==
They have a clonal colony range of 300 m (between 2 genetic samples).
== Description ==
 
Cactoida are named after their resemblence to cacti. They appear on rocky hills and appear as small, round, pebble-like things from afar.<ref>CMDR VitoRazoR, [https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/123enkb/exobiology_a_2023_updated_guide/ Exobiology - a 2023 updated guide]</ref>
 
== Conditions of occurrence ==
 
* Planets with thin Carbon dioxide, Ammonia or Water atmosphere
* Because of atmospheres types: only on Rocky or High Metal Content planets
* Maximum gravity: 0.27
 
{| class="fandom-table"
!ATMOSPHERE TYPE
!SPECIES
|-
|Ammonia
|Cactoida lapis
Cactoida peperatis
|-
|Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide rich
(180 K - 195 K)
|Cactoida cortexum
Cactoida pullulanta
|-
|Water
|Cactoida vermis
|}


== Types ==
== Types ==
There are five known types of Cactoida:
There are five known types of Cactoida with differing base values:


*Cactoida Cortexum
{| class="fandom-table"
*Cactoida Lapis
!SPECIES
*Cactoida Peperatus
!VALUE
*Cactoida Pullulanta
|-
*Cactoida Vermis
|Cactoida Cortexum
|3,667,600
|-
|Cactoida Lapis
|2,483,600
|-
|Cactoida Peperatus
|2,483,600
|-
|Cactoida Pullulanta
|3,667,600
|-
|Cactoida Vermis
|16,202,800
|-
|}
 
== Colored variants ==
Colored variant determined by the parent star type for all species of Cactoida genus :
{| class="fandom-table"
!STAR TYPE
!COLOR
|-
|O
|Grey
|-
|B
|
|-
|A
|Green
|-
|F
|Yellow
|-
|G
|Teal
|-
|K
|
|-
|M
|Amethyst
|-
|L
|Mauve
|-
|T
|Orange
|-
|TTS
|Red
|-
|Y
|Ocher
|-
|W
|Indigo
|-
|D
|Turquoise
|-
|N
|Sage
|}
 
== Cactoida cortexum ==
[[File:Cactoida cortexum Amethyste 1.jpg|thumb|''CMDR Jojo Lou, Cactoida cortexum, Smojooe IT-P b19-5, CDE 3'']]
 
=== Description ===
''A species of cactoid that can reach over three metres in height. They are composed of multiple growths that sprout sealed pods at their peaks, which open up to distribute seeds.''
 
=== Conditions of occurrence ===
 
* Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
* Maximum gravity: 0.27
* Mean temperature between 180 K and 195 K
 
== Cactoida lapis ==
[[File:Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst.jpg|thumb|Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst]]
 
=== Description ===
''This cactoid species appears as a squat growth with a latficecl upper surface, which eventually produces a cluster of seed pods.''
 
''Note: due to a debate about who made the first discovery, there is a second Latin name for this species: Tetonus aymericus. For reasons of consistency in nomenclature, and probably also because of a certain prudery, Vista Genomics uses only the name Cactoida lapis. However, in order to be completely fair, we report this synonym here.''
 
=== Conditions of occurrence ===
 
* Planets with thin Ammonia atmosphere
* Maximum gravity : 0.27
 
== Cactoida peperatis ==
[[File:Cactoida peperatis Amethyst 1.png|thumb|CMDR Alistair Hope, Cactoida peperatis, Skaudai RE-A b59-4, A 2]]
 
=== Description ===
''A cactoid species appearing as a swollen five-sided growth, reaching over two metres high and topped with an intersected crown.''
 
=== Conditions of occurrence ===
 
* Planets with thin Ammonia atmosphere
* Maximum gravity : 0.27
 
== Cactoida pullulanta ==
[[File:Cactoida Pullulanta.png|thumb|Cactoida Pullulanta]]
 
=== Description ===
''This species of cactoid has a globular base, from which extend vertical cylinders that can reach over four metres. Rounded pods grow in clusters along the cylinders, which break open to scatter seeds.''
 
=== Conditions of occurrence ===
 
* Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
* Maximum gravity : 0.27
* Mean temperature between 180 K and 195 K
 
== Cactoida vermis ==
[[File:Cactoida Vermis Sage.jpg|thumb|CMDR Banteay Srei, Cactoida Vermis, Hypou Aim KT-I d9-50, 2 a]]
 
=== Description ===
''These cactoids appear as a tall collection of cylinders linked by an undulating membrane and topped with a spiky crown. They often have a spiny life-form attached that is thought to form a symbiotic relationship with the larger organism, although the nature of this is not understood.''
 
=== Conditions of occurrence ===
 
* Planets with thin Water atmosphere
* Maximum gravity : 0.27


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
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! Type
! Type
! Reported By
! Reported By
|-
|Eolls Priae ZQ-C d13-13
|10 D
| -22.444, -123.642
|Pullulanta
|CMDR Methan Disery
|-
|-
|Plua Aewsy XS-S c4-9
|Plua Aewsy XS-S c4-9
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Cactoida Cortexum.png|Cactoida Cortexum
Cactoida Cortexum.png|Cactoida Cortexum
File:Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst.jpg|Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst
Cactoida Lapis.png|Cactoida Lapis
Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst.jpg|Cactoida Lapis - Amethyst
Cactoida Lapis Teal.png|Cactoida Lapis - Teal
</gallery>
</gallery>


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