Дървото от вида Ilex sapiiformis, което може да достигне височина от осем до дванадесет метра, е забелязано в щата Пернамбуко от експедиция, прекарала шест дни в региона в търсене на растението, съобщиха от екологичната група, която стои зад проекта "Re:wild". Сред неговите основатели е и холивудската звезда Леонардо ди Каприо.
@zordxff000 Giant Ant City Found in the Brazil - City of Ant #shorts #anthill #brazil ♬ original sound - …
Видът, известен още като Pernambuco Ilex, е регистриран за първи път за западната наука от шотландския биолог Джордж Гарднър през 1838 г. Това е единственото потвърдено наблюдение до 22 март, когато новата експедиция открива четири екземпляра на брега на малка река в град Игарасу, разположен в близост до Ресифе, столицата на щата Пернамбуко.
@robertedwardgrant It was once believed that trees were solitary and self-sufficient beings, each one living independently from the others. However, recent studies have revealed that trees are social beings, communicating with each other in a complex and sophisticated network. Scientists have discovered that trees are connected underground through a network of fungal threads called mycorrhizae. This network allows trees to share nutrients and information with each other, creating a system of mutual support and cooperation. Trees can even recognize their own offspring and send them extra nutrients to help them grow. One study conducted by ecologist Suzanne Simard found that trees in a forest can send chemical signals to each other through the air, warning neighboring trees of impending threats such as insect attacks or drought. This communication network allows trees to work together to defend against threats and maintain a healthy ecosystem. The concept of trees as social beings has significant implications for how we view and treat our natural environment. If trees are indeed social beings, then clear-cutting a forest is not just an act of destruction, but also an act of violence against a community. It also means that planting a tree is not just a symbolic gesture, but an important contribution to a complex social network. This new understanding of trees also challenges the notion of humans as the only intelligent beings on the planet. If trees can communicate and cooperate with each other, then perhaps we need to expand our definition of intelligence and rethink our relationship with the natural world. In addition, the idea of trees as social beings has important implications for the fields of conservation and land management. By recognizing the interconnectedness of trees, we can design more effective strategies for preserving and restoring forest ecosystems. Overall, the concept of trees as social beings is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on our planet. By respecting and nurturing the natural world, we can create a more sustainable and harmonious future. #nature #trees #connection #intelligence #naturalworld #interconnected #harmony #ecosysteminajar ♬ original sound - robertedwardgrant
"Невероятно е, че дървото е преоткрито в метрополис, където живеят близо шест милиона души", обясни Кристина Бигс, ръководител на отдела за изгубени видове в проекта "Re:wild". "То е идеален пример защо е важно да продължим търсенето", добави тя. Екипът от учени открива дървото, като върви по следи от малки бели цветчета, характерни за вида. Ръководителят на експедицията Густаво Мартинели заяви, че с колегите му се надяват да започне програма за размножаване на вида, отбелязва АФП.
@hydromohsen Deforestation in Porto Velho, State of Rondônia, Brazil 🌳 #deforestation #carbonemissions #tree #forest #deforestation #agriculture #river #portovelho #brazil #USA #environment #civilengineering #engineering #resources #sharedresource #treecover #landuse #emissions #co2 @Brazil official ♬ Epic Emotional - AShamaluevMusic
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