spine appendage

spine

A hard, thorny or needle-like structure which occurs on various animals. Animals such as porcupines and sea urchins grow spines as a self-defense mechanism. Spines are often formed of keratin. Other animals with spines are hedgehogs, spiny mice and at least two ornithischian dinosaurs.

Type Organ
Nom latin spine

Sous-structures

spine appendage of head Organ

Questions fréquentes

What is the spine appendage?
A hard, thorny or needle-like structure which occurs on various animals. Animals such as porcupines and sea urchins grow spines as a self-defense mechanism. Spines are often formed of keratin. Other animals with spines are hedgehogs, spiny mice and at least two ornithischian dinosaurs.
What is the Latin name for the spine appendage?
The Latin name for the spine appendage is spine.

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