Tanqua cactus

The tanqua cactus is a species of cactoid that grows in Dornae, but only in silica sand deserts. It is the main water source of many desert-dwelling Compliens. 
== Information ==
The tanqua cactus can store a large amount of water in its tough, reinforced stem.
In addition to soaking up water from rainfall, the tanqua cactus slowly generates water through the creation of sucrose in a dehydration reaction; this allows it to slowly refill itself if it has been drained.
A small nozzle on the bottom of the tanqua cactus, normally plugged by a broad spike, dispenses a trickle of water when the spike is removed. The water contains various waste substances and excess sucrose. Compliens seek out tanqua cacti to drink their nutritious water, usually leaving behind some fertilizer in return.
The Oagloab uses its sharp beak to pierce the tanqua cactus's stem and suck out almost all of the stored water. This injures the cactus and makes it unusable as a water source until the next rainfall. As a result, desert Compliens aggressively defend tanqua cacti from Oagloabs. In return, Oagloabs travel in hunting packs in order to scatter any Compliens lingering around the cactus.
== Trivia ==
* The spike that blocks a tanqua cactus's nozzle is hollow, so it can be used as a makeshift cup.
*When a tanqua cactus is pollinated, small black seeds are mixed into its dispensed water.
Category:Non-Complien creatures