Scientists solve a thorny problem

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 10:01 in Paleontology & Archaeology

"Why do plants have thorns?" is an easy question: The thorns help protect against hungry animals that like to munch on the plants. "Where do thorns come from?" is a more complicated question—but Yale scientists have found an answer.

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