The Prickly Defense: Why Plants Evolve Thorns
At the renowned Kew Gardens, a marvel of botanical prowess stands out: the thorny plant exhibits an impressive evolutionary approach to survival. Despite their intimidating appearance, thorns are a natural adaptation that has piqued scientific interest across the globe.Yet, why do plants develop thorns? It is an evolutionary response, primarily to protect against herbivorous predators. Thorns redu...More
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