adjective
- having spines, prickles, or spine-like projections; covered with or resembling echinae (spiny structures)
Usage: technical; biology; botany
Examples
- The echinated surface of the sea urchin provides protection from predators.
- Echinated leaves on certain plants help reduce water loss in arid environments.
- The echinated seed pod splits open to release its contents.
- Under the microscope, the echinated structure of the pollen grain was clearly visible.
- Many echinated cacti thrive in desert conditions.