Do trees feel the pain when they're being eaten?
Trees are not passive bystanders but actively sense and respond to threats. They detect insect and animal attacks through chemical signals and physical defenses, even warning nearby trees. Underground fungal networks facilitate communication, allowing trees to exchange nutrients and defensive information, though climate stress can weaken these capabilities.
Trees are not passive bystanders but actively sense and respond to threats. They detect insect and animal attacks through chemical signals and physical defenses, even warning nearby trees. Underground fungal networks facilitate communication, allowing trees to exchange nutrients and defensive information, though climate stress can weaken these capabilities.
