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yes thorns help protect plants from it's natural enemy's such as black berries have thorns to prevent them from being eating however this is in a perfect world and if there is a defense there will always be an offence to counter it
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThorns are modified leaves and help the plant in 2 ways. They reduce transpiration and offer direct protection to the stem - they are normally a modification found on arid or succulent plants
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∙ 10y agoHurt you. Thorns on a plant help protect its flowers, fruit, or seeds from predators.
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Why does a rose plant have thorns?
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.
When a plant is not strong enough to support it own weight what is most likely the problem?
The plant is not producing enough cellulose
Why do desert plan have thorns?
it is their evolutionary defense against attackers. In a desert environment, water is very scarce. Therefore, every small amount of water absorbed by plants is indispensable to plant survival. The purpose of thorns is to protect the fleshy stems (which contain water) of the cactus from predators.
Are thornless plants a mutation?
Most plants do not have thorns.
Thorns and small hairs on plant stems and leaves help to?
Prevent other animals from eating them.
How do thorns of rose plant help to get sunlight?
The thorns of the rose plant does not help it to get sunlight but it defends it
What is the protective structures of rose?
The protective structure of a rose is the thorns. The thorns grow up and down the stems of the plant. It protects the plant from being eaten.
What the plant has thorns?
cactus
What is the protective structure rose?
The protective structure of a rose is the thorns. The thorns grow up and down the stems of the plant. It protects the plant from being eaten.
Why do plant have thorns or poisons?
For protection. The thorns and/or poison prevent animals from eating it.
What is the protective structure of rose plant?
The protective structure of a rose is the thorns. The thorns grow up and down the stems of the plant. It protects the plant from being eaten.
What plant has thorns on its stems?
roses.
What plant has a stem that has thorns that keep predators from eating its flowers?
A rose usually has thorns on it
What plant did Jesus blood spill on?
Thorns (as in the crown of thorns he was forced to wear at his execution)
What protective structure of rose?
The protective structure of a rose is the thorns. The thorns grow up and down the stems of the plant. It protects the plant from being eaten.
Do thorns on a rosebush help the animal survive or help the plant?
Since a rosebush is not an animal, the thorns must help the plant by protecting it from being eaten.
What is the protective structure of a rose?
The protective structure of a rose is the thorns. The thorns grow up and down the stems of the plant. It protects the plant from being eaten.
