It is used as both a defensive mechanism to avoid predators, and an offensive mechanism when they are hunting.
They use their spikes as a defensive mechanism...
forward defensive in cricket
To keep enemy ships away. They are used as a defensive mechanism.
the pith is the middle of a tree
as an offensive mechanism to blend in with environment when hunting their prey. and defensive to elude predators!
Yes, monocots do not have pith in their stems.
Yes, bombardier beetles are known for producing a hot, noxious chemical spray as a defensive mechanism. Some types of bees are also capable of releasing alarm pheromones that can deter predators or intruders.
"Good Sir, I wish to procure a Pith Helmet."
the pith contains ground tissue.
The pith is harder because a mahogany tree grows very slowly.
The pith ball will have a negative charge after touching the negatively charged polyethylene strip. This is because electrons are transferred from the strip to the pith ball, leaving the pith ball with a net negative charge.