Organism

Rose

TL;DR

Deploys thorns even as seedlings to deter herbivores.

Rosa spp.

Shrub

Example of physical defense strategy. Deploys thorns even as seedlings to deter herbivores. Costs energy but improves survival.

Notable Traits of Rose

  • Physical defense via thorns
  • Thorns present from seedling stage

Related Mechanisms for Rose

Herbivory Defense

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