Do plants talk? Do they have a language?
Not in the sense that we do, but they do communicate.
Take for example the mycelium. This is the complex web of root-like structures underground that form fungal colonies. Through the mycelium, fungi absorb nutrients and perform other essential tasks.
In a healthy ecosystem, like a well-established forest that hasn’t been disturbed, the mycelium also serves as a sort of communication device, not just among fungal species, but from one species to another. For example, when trees are threatened by insects or diseases, they can use this network to communicate the threat to other trees with chemical signals, which can respond by producing compounds that can combat it.
As you can see, clear communication really is essential for pretty much every life form on earth!
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