Thorns are the most common morphological means of defense in:

Acacia

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Cactus

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Both cactus and acacia

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both cactus and acacia

Plants also have mechanisms to avoid predation, the throns on acacia and cactus plants are antipredator adaptations, protecting them from herbivorous animals that feed on these plants.

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