hispidity
/hɪˈspɪdəti/
noun
- The quality or state of being covered with stiff hairs or bristles.
- Botanists measure hispidity to classify different species of shrubs.
- The hispidity of the caterpillar's skin makes it unpleasant for predators to eat.
- The hispidity of the plant's leaves helps it retain moisture in dry climates.
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