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Ilex aquifolium

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Phil A, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. Phil A

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    Exhibiting polymorphism :)

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    What's happened to the spikey bits?
     
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    That's the polymorphism.

    Takes energy to produce the spikes so once it thinks it's above grazing height it stops making them :)
     
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      Clever!
       
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