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Difference between Tendrils & Spines.


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Tendril:

A tendril is a modified leaf that has been coiled into a thin thread-like structure.

Spines:

The spine is a leaf-like structure that is strong, thin, and sharp-pointed.

Tendril

Spines

1. Tendrils are usually seen in climbers.1. Spines are seen in succulent and desert plants.
2. Tendrils help the plants to climb up.2. They protect the plants and also lower the rate of transpiration.
3. Tendrils can conduct photosynthesis due to the presence of chlorophyll.3. There is the presence of vascular bundles in the spines.

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