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    Tf are the other trees going to do with this information? Run away?

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      In response some plants can do things like release toxins or foul tasting chemicals to kill/deter predators

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        That’s pretty cool, thanks. If you need me I’ll be reading about this on Wikipedia now…

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          I once knew a marble… sadly they’re lost to us now. They were last seen on the Wikipedia page for bill hooks three months ago.

          We mourn the loss of their loved ones.

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      This tree looks to increase the toxicity of its leaves to deter giraffe.