Trees communicate and share nutrients through an underground fungal network known as the mycorrhizal network.
Why it is true
This network, often called the Wood Wide Web, connects tree roots to symbiotic fungi. Through this connection, trees can send warning signals about pests and share sugar and water with younger or shaded trees.
Source: Nature
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