There are different plants with specialized structures in order to

adapt to their environment and to protect themselves from harm.

Specialized

Structure

• A sharp pointed modified stem.

• A stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or

curved woody projection on the

stem or other part of a plant.

• It protects the plants against

herbivores or animals that may

eat them.

Thorns

• Are modified or specialized

leaves that look like needles.

• The spines protect plants from

their enemies.

Spines

• Plants with foul smelling fruits or leaves can protect themselves

from being eaten because of the pungent smell.

• Its thorn-covered rind also acts as their protection from their enemies.

Strong odor

and thorn-covered rind