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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.
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How could the spines on these barrel cacti help the cacti to survive?
The spines are an effective deterrent to herbivores, but also protect the plant stem. The spines increase the surface area available to collect moisture, an additionally help reflect the sun away from the stem and lower the stem temperature.
Your sharp spines are really leaves that help you to survive?
Yes, some plants have evolved sharp spines or thorns on their leaves as a defense mechanism against herbivores. These structures help protect the plant from being eaten and may also deter animals from getting too close. Additionally, spines can also help reduce water loss by creating a boundary layer of still air around the plant, which can help regulate transpiration.
Is sharp spines a adaptation of plants?
Yes, sharp spines on plants are an adaptation that helps deter herbivores from feeding on them. These spines can act as a physical barrier to protect the plant from being eaten. Additionally, sharp spines can also help to reduce water loss by reducing surface area on the plant.
Which part of the plant do the spines represent?
Spines on a plant typically represent modified leaves or stipules that have evolved to protect the plant from herbivores or help it conserve water.
What are cacti thorns useful for?
Cactus spines prevent moisture loss from plants. Spines also defend the plants from grazing animals. The spines are just modified leaves.
What are all over an echidna's body?
An echidna's body is covered with spikes, or spines. These spines are not poisonous, but they are sharp and offer the echidna protection from predators.
Does the female echidna have sharp spines?
Yes. Both the male and female echidna have equally sharp spines.
How long do the echidna's spikes get?
The correct name for the echidna's spikes is 'spines'. The echidna's spines grow up to 50 mm (5 cm) in length.
What is another name for the echidna's spikes?
The echidna's spikes are called spines.
What is the name of the echidna's spines starting with the letter q?
Echidna spines are usually only known as spines. The word "quills", which is probably supposed to be the answer, is more properly applied to porcupines.
Where does the echidna have its fur?
The echidna has fur all over its body, except for its snout. The echidna's spines grow out of its fur.
What animal with spines lays eggs?
The echidna is an animal which lays eggs. The echidna is covered in spines. Like platypuses, echidnas are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.
How many legs does an echidna have?
Echidnas have a tiny mouth and a toothless jaw.
Are echidnas spikes also called spikes?
The echidna's spikes are called spines. These spines are primarily for defence against predators. When threatened by danger, the echidna will rapidly burrow horizontally into the soil, leaving only its spines exposed as it digs, and thereby protecting its vulnerable underbelly. The echidna can also raise its spines to create a more formidable protection against being bitten by predators. They also serve the function of enabling the echidna to wedge itself into small spaces, such as between rocks or tree roots.
What are the things on the echidna's back called?
The echidna has numerous sharp spines on its back. These are for defence purposes.
Does an echidna have fur?
Yes. While many people believe echidnas only have spines, they are actually covered with a very thick layer of coarse hair. The sharp spines grown throughout the coarse hair.
What is the synonym for echidna 'spines'?
Spiny Anteater is another name for the echidna. However, echidnas are not related to anteaters at all, despite the name. Echidnas are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, while anteaters a placental mammals. Echidnas have sharp spines, hence the name 'spiny' and they feed primarily on termites, as well as ants.
