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The purpose of running spikes are to provide traction as well as minimizing the chances of slipping. The spikes for a distance runner tend to be larger than spikes used by a sprinter.
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Do cacti have spikes?
Cacti have spikes to use as their defense mechanism to animals that may try to eat them. The spikes deter the animals by pricking them in the nose and mouth putting them off trying to eat it. The spikes also help collect water vapor by increasing the plant's surface area and the spikes also help stop transpiration loss of water through pores.
Do porcupines hunt?
yes because they use their spikes to kill animals and it eats stuff on the ground
How are plants with spikes adapted?
Plants with spikes are adapted to deter herbivores and protect themselves from being eaten. The spikes act as a physical barrier, making it difficult for animals to access the plant's nutrients. Additionally, spikes can also help plants conserve water by reducing water loss through transpiration.
Why does holly have spikes?
Protection from grazing animals.
What Animals have Spikes?
Well the one i know has spikes is the porcupine i think porcupine fish but i know if there is anymore. :-]
Why do holly bushes have more spikes the bottom?
Holly bushes typically have more spikes at the bottom as a defense mechanism to deter animals from grazing on their lower branches. The spikes act as a deterrent to animals trying to feed on the shrub, protecting the plant from potential damage.
What did the stegosaurus dinosaur use its spikes for?
it used its spikes so that he could defend him self
What are brine-spike adaptations?
Brine spikes are plants that live in freshwater biomes. They have adapted to include sharp spikes on their leaves to discourage animals from eating them.
Are people allowed to put up fence spikes?
It is not illegal for a person to put up fence spikes on their property. These are often placed to deter animals.
What is a characteristic of Echinoderms?
Invertebrate animals with spikes and spines all over their bodies.
What is pine apple and their adaptation?
Spikes for protection from animals eating it Tough outer 'skin' so its hard for animals to eat
What does a sea urchin use its spikes for?
for protection
