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Trees communicate with each other through underground networks from "summary" of The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers
In the deep woods, a vast and intricate network of roots connects the trees, allowing them to communicate with each other. Through this underground system, trees exchange information, from warnings about predators to sharing nutrients and resources. They send chemical signals through their roots, creating a web of communication that spans the entire forest. This network is a complex and sophisticated system that enables trees to support each other and respond to their environment. When one tree is under threat, it can send signals to nearby trees, alerting them to the danger and prompting them to take defensive actions. By working together in this way, trees can increase their chances of survival and thrive in their ecosystem. Through this interconnected ne...
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