Limes cracking while still on bush

I have a Mexican Lime bush. I noticed this past week that 2 out of the 20+ limes have cracked. What has caused this? Note: We have been experiencing avg 105 deg F heat index the past couple weeks. I have been watering almost daily.

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#1 Comment By shelley On 08/08/2015 @ 9:21 pm

Here is an article that will tell you why citrus fruit rinds crack:

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