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The hidden physics behind the shape of rose thorns
Roses bear sharp structures called prickles, commonly referred to as thorns.
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Roses bear sharp structures called prickles, commonly referred to as thorns. These prickles are believed to deter animals from feeding on the plants and to assist climbing roses in gripping surrounding vegetation.
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