Thorns, spines and prickles are

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5.Morphology of Flowering Plants

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Thorns, spines and prickles are

A

Organs of defence

B

Organs of offence

C

Organs of clinging

D

Specialised for gaseous exchange

Solution

(a) Thorns, spines and prickles they are sharp, pointed straight or curved hard structures performing similar function for defence.

Standard 11

Biology

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