Yes, there is definitely a plural for cactus - it's "cacti"!
While the word cactus itself is already quite unique and interesting, its plural form is equally fascinating. It's "cacti" because "cactus" is a word derived from Latin, and the plural for Latin words ending in "-us" is often "-i". So, just like how "octopus" becomes "octopi" in the plural form, "cactus" becomes "cacti"!
It's important to note that the word "cactuses" is also an acceptable plural form for cactus. It follows the standard English pluralization rule, where "-es" is added to a word ending in "-s" to indicate plurality.
So, if you're talking about a single cactus, you can say "Look at that cactus!", but if you're talking about multiple cacti, you can say "Look at all those cacti!" or "The desert is full of cacti!".
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
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