Trees can talk to each other using a hidden network under the ground, like a secret phone line. They send messages through tiny fungi that connect their roots. When one tree is in trouble, others might help it out by sharing food or warnings.
Examples
- A tree in the middle of a storm sends food to its neighbor so it can survive the wind.
- When one tree gets attacked by insects, others nearby get ready for the attack too.
- A young sapling receives nutrients from an old, strong tree through the fungi under their feet.
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- What Causes the Color of Leaves?
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- How Can a Single Seed Grow into a Tree?
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