Asked in Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
Why are there thorns on roses?
Answer
Wiki User
February 27, 2009 4:25AM
No, not on the roses but on their pinesues. So that nothing can eat them. It is a defense mechanism. If an animal bites into a rose, and gets a mouthful of thorns, they won't want to eat it anymore.
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