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ANIMALS AND PLANTS PROTECT THEMSELVES :

PLANTS PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM ENEMIES :

Plants have special characteristics to protect themselves from enemies such as :

1.   Thick and hard bark :

• some plants have hard and thick  barks.
• it is difficult to damage the trunks of trees which have hard and thick barks.
• durian tree, rambutan tree, coconut tree and mango tree are examples of plants that have hard and thick barks.

2.   Fine hairs :

• some plants have fine hairs on the leaves, fruits or stems to protect them from being eaten.
• the fine hairs cause itchiness when touched.
• lalang plant, pumpkin plant and bamboo plant are examples of plants that have fine hairs.

3.   Thorns :

• some plants have thorns to protect themselves from being eaten.
• pineapple plant, rose plant, bougainvillea plant and some bamboo plants are examples of plants that have thorns.

4.   Produce sap or latex :

• some plants have sap or latex, which prevent them from being eaten.
• the latex cause itchiness.
• papaya tree, rubber tree, frangipani plant and dumbcane plant are examples of plants that have sap or latex.

5.   Thick and hard skin :

• it is difficult for animals to eat fruits with thick and hard skin.
• durian, coconut, and watermelon are examples of plants that have thick and hard skin.

6.   Produce poisonous substances :

• some plants produce poisonous substances.
• mushrooms, yam plant and pong-pong plant are examples of plants that produce poisonous substances.