Examples of 'sharp spines' in a sentence

Meaning of "sharp spines"

This phrase refers to the pointed, rigid structures that protrude from the surface of some plants or animals. Sharp spines are often used as a defensive mechanism to deter predators or provide structural support

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The sharp spines are hard to get past.
Young branches may have sharp spines.
But then their sharp spines prick each other.
Their bodies are covered by sharp spines.
This fish has sharp spines protruding from its back.
The stems and branches have sharp spines.
The sharp spines were used as tattooing needles by the Kawaiisu Native Americans of California.
The entire dorsum is covered with sharp spines.
They bite right though the needle sharp spines to reach the surprisingly juicy flesh.
It would be easy if they did not have sharp spines.
They bite right through the needle sharp spines to reach the surprisingly juicy flesh.
On account of being covered in sharp spines.
The sharp spines of the zombie palm are downright scary!
But hedgehogs have long and sharp spines.
One with long, sharp spines protruding from its back.

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Each of them was covered in sharp spines.
It has sharp spines on their body also called as “ spiny sharks.
They are protected by sharp spines.
The sharp spines that cover your hedgehog 's back are a form of protection.
About their sharp spines.
They are described as monsters covered in long and very sharp spines.
Esophageal tract is lined with sharp spines that point downward.
Its water is stored inside its tough rind covered in sharp spines.
Hedgehogs are animals with a back covered with sharp spines which essentially defend them from predators.
In this form she has great strength and sharp spines.
It has brown, corky bark and sharp spines at the end of branchlets.
The nodes may have been the bases of long sharp spines.
But then their sharp spines prick each other, so they move apart.
The cirrus is often extended with long and sharp spines.
There are ovate, short sharp spines on shoulder.
It can also tear into human flesh with its sharp spines.
Two rows of sharp spines on segments 1 to 4 and single row on the others.
The stems are round and green and have sharp spines.
Sharp spines 1 to 4 cm long, are numerous on the trunk and low branches.
When threatened it digs in rapidly presenting an array of sharp spines to its attacker.
The skin has sharp spines that do not flatten or “ open ” with maturity.
Skin of the dorsum is very rough because of small warts with sharp spines.
The large cone is actually a seed head with sharp spines that resemble a stiff comb.
Care must be taken when handling the leaves because of their sharp spines.
Catfish are often eaten, although the sharp spines sometimes cause injuries.
The young stems are stout and thickly covered with sharp spines.
And those along the top are tipped with sharp spines that were presumably, defensive.
Over the last several days have been reported numerous injuries sharp spines.
This and many other Cambrian fossils have hard, sharp spines to protect them from attack.
It will swim into a man's penis and lodge itself there by erecting sharp spines.
Seed cones are woody, often with sharp spines on scales.
A Porcupine is a species of small mammal with sharp spines.
Tomorrow means a sweet Honey comb though sharp spines are all around it!
This plant is also called Puncture Vine because its fruit has sharp spines.
Many species of cactus have long, sharp spines.

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