Preferred term
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spinescence
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Distribution des épines à la surface des parties d'un végétal ; disposition qui résulte de la présence des épines.
- Spinescence (a general term for the phenomena of spines, prickles, and thorns on plants) is an important functional trait shared by numerous plant families worldwide and mainly provides physical protection against vertebrate herbivores.
Broader concept
Broader conceptScope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Sharp spines can hurt the bodies and mouthparts of herbivores, and thus restrict their feeding rates. Today, spinescence is common in open habitats with abundant herbivores and relatively arid climates, such as savanna, featuring an open tree canopy with a grassy understory.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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spinescence
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- 2026-07-03T07:04:33
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- c040c4b1
Portuguese
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espinescência
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- 2026-07-03T09:05:05
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- c040c4b1
Spanish
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Espinescencia
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- 2026-07-03T07:31:44
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- c040c4b1
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_c040c4b1