Mechanical Plant Defenses

Plants, though immobile, have developed various defenses against predators. These include mechanical defenses like thorns and spinose structures, as well as trichomes that can be sticky or release chemicals. Raphides are needle-like structures that can poison herbivores. Some plants use fig monastic movements to appear unappealing. These adaptations help plants survive in a world full of threats.

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