How Plants Defend Themselves

How Plants Defend Themselves

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Science, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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Plants have developed various defense mechanisms to avoid being eaten by predators. These include physical defenses like spines and unique shapes, touch-sensitive reactions like those of the mimosa plant, and chemical defenses such as the stinging nettles. Each adaptation helps plants survive in their environment despite being immobile.

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What type of defences do some plants use to discourage grazers?

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Describe how nettles protect themselves from predators.

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