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What are the disadvantages of a cactus having sharp spines instead of leaves?
to protect it self from other animal
Which plants have weapons?
Brambles and roses have thorns. Cacti have sharp spines and holly has spikey leaves. This is to stop animals from eating them.
How do the spines on an echidna help it to survive?
The spines of an echidna are very sharp. When threatened, they can dig very quickly into the earth, disappearing horizontally, leaving only their quills exposed while they burrow. Echidnas burrow as a protective defence, leaving only the spines exposed to the potential predator.
Do adelie penguins have sharp or flat teeth?
Adelie Penguins do not have teeth. However, the edges of their beaks are very sharp, and the mouth and tongue are lined with backwards pointing, stiff spines.
Why are cactus prickly?
The spines of the cactus are actually their leaves. They are so sharp and prickly to reduce the amount of surface area so they don't lose too much water in their native arid climates.
What are the disadvantages of a cactus having sharp spines instead of leaves?
to protect it self from other animal
Which plants have weapons?
Brambles and roses have thorns. Cacti have sharp spines and holly has spikey leaves. This is to stop animals from eating them.
Does the female echidna have sharp spines?
Yes. Both the male and female echidna have equally sharp spines.
How can puffer fish kill sharks?
If the shark eats the puffer fish and puffer fish is inside the sharks throat it blows up like a balloon with really sharp spines so yes puffer fish can really kill sharks.
How do the spines on an echidna help it to survive?
The spines of an echidna are very sharp. When threatened, they can dig very quickly into the earth, disappearing horizontally, leaving only their quills exposed while they burrow. Echidnas burrow as a protective defence, leaving only the spines exposed to the potential predator.
What is a sea urchins defence?
its sharp spines
What is a sea defense wall?
its sharp spines
How do plants protect themselves from harm?
Plants may become toxic, poisonous or distasteful to grazing animals. Some plants develop sharp spines or thorns. The holly, for instance, has spines round the edge of leaves that grow low down, while the leaves near the top may be spineless.
What plants have spines?
No not true. Spines on plants are sharp needle like that protect the plants from any harm. I think cacti have spines
What type of plant lives in a desert and has sharp spines?
Cacti live in the deserts of the Americas and many have sharp spines. In Africa there are other plants, euphorbias for example, that resemble cacti but have thorns rather than spines.
What do you call the sharp point on cactus stems?
The pointy things on a cactus are called spines.
What are the sharp spines called in all sponges?
Spicules
