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Duri
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modified shoots, leaves, roots, or extensions of cortice and epidermis
A spinose structure is a sharp, pointed outgrowth on a plant—such as a modified shoot, leaf, root, or extension of the outer plant tissue—that serves as an adaptation for protection or other survival purposes. These spine-like structures matter because they help plants defend themselves against herbivores and can also aid in water conservation or other ecological functions.
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It is catalogued under topics including Biological defense mechanisms, Hazards of outdoor recreation and Plant morphology.
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