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Plant Defense Strategies

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Thorns and Spines

Physical deterrence against herbivores.

Tannins

Chemicals that make the plant less palatable.

Alkaloids

Toxic chemicals that can have psychoactive or medicinal effects.

Trichomes

Hair-like structures that can be irritants or glandular to produce toxic substances.

Mimicry

Imitating other organisms or objects to avoid detection or deter predators.

Mutualism

Forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms for protection.

Capsaicin

A chemical that produces a burning sensation to deter herbivores.

Cyanogenic Glycosides

Compounds that release toxic cyanide when the plant tissue is damaged.

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