Trees shy and mysterious have no explanation for the strange behavior of plants
If you have the opportunity to walk into the forest, take a moment to look up at the tall trees, maybe you'll be surprised at what you see.
If you have the opportunity to walk into the forest, take a moment to look up at the tall trees, maybe you'll be surprised at what you see.
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Did you realize something special in this photo?The top canopy of trees is almost not "intruding" into each other.(Source Bored Panda).
People call this phenomenon with many different names such as shame trees, shameful foliage or shy tree tops.(Source Bored Panda).
Shameful foliage phenomenon is observed in some species of trees of similar height growing side by side but the top foliage of these trees is completely not intertwined.Seen from the ground, they form a dome with spaces unlike the canals.(Source Bored Panda)
Since it was first discovered in 1920, so many different theories have been proposed to explain this strange behavior of plants.(Source Bored Panda)
Some argue that this interesting phenomenon occurs to limit the spread of harmful insects among trees.(Source Bored Panda)
Others believe that trees try to distance themselves from each other to protect other branches from breaking down in bulk during a stormy wind.(Source Bored Panda)
Besides, many people agree with the view that the shy peak phenomenon occurs so that trees can optimize exposure to light to help the photosynthesis process of each individual tree better.(Source Bored Panda)
Although there are a lot of hypotheses given, researchers have yet to come to an accurate conclusion about the real reason why plants have this strange behavior.(Source Bored Panda)
This shady tree canopy phenomenon is not only the most common among species of the same species but also can occur between different tree species.(Source Bored Panda)
This shows us, the vast nature is always hidden with countless mysteries waiting for people to discover.(Source Bored Panda)
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