How Do Trees Talk to Each Other?

Imagine trees as friends who share snacks, but instead of talking with their mouths, they talk through the ground. They use special helpers called fungal networks to send messages and help each other grow stronger.

The Underground Network

Some trees are connected by tiny threads called mycorrhizae, which live in the soil. These threads act like a phone line between the trees, letting them share nutrients, water, and even warnings about danger.

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A big tree shares its sugar with a smaller one through the ground so the little one can grow taller.
When insects attack one tree, others nearby get a message and start making their own defense chemicals.
Trees help each other during drought by passing water underground like a secret handshake.

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