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spinose structure

Modified shoots, leaves, roots, or extensions of cortice and epidermis

EntityclassQ201851

Also known as thorn · prickle · spine · spinose teeth · spinose apical process

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Subclass of: plant structure

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In plant morphology, thorns, spines, and prickles, and in general spinose structures, are hard, rigid extensions or modifications of leaves, roots, stems, or buds with sharp, stiff ends, and generally serve the same function: physically defending plants against herbivory.

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Studied by: glossary of plant morphology
Different from: Duri criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: Duri
Dorn criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: Dorn

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