Question
Name important defence mechanisms in plants against herbivory.

Answer

For plants, herbivores are the predators therefore plants have evolved a variety of morphological and chemical defences against these predators. Thorns (Acacia, Cactus) are the common morphological means of defence. Many plants produce and store chemicals. When such plants are eaten by herbivore, these chemicals make them sick, inhibit feeding or digestion, disrupt its reproduction or even kill it.

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