What is another word for glochid?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈɒt͡ʃɪd] (IPA) 
Glochid is a term used in botany to refer to small barbed or bristly hairs found on cacti. These hairs are usually found near or on the fruit of the plant and are used for protection against predators. Synonyms for glochid include spines, thorns, prickles, and hairs. The term "spines" is often used interchangeably with glochids, but it refers to larger, more substantial structures found on some cacti and other thorny plants. "Thorns" and "prickles" generally refer to sharp, pointed structures found on non-cacti plants, such as rose bushes or blackberry bushes. "Hairs" can be used to describe the smaller, softer structures found on some plant species that serve a similar protective function.
