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Now You Know: Do Trees Sleep?

20192 minTV-Gexplainer

Most living organisms adapt their behavior to the rhythm of day and night. But is it the same with trees?

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Now You Know: Do Trees Sleep?

2019• 2 minTV-G

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Most living organisms adapt their behavior to the rhythm of day and night. But is it the same with trees?

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Most living organisms adapt their behavior to the rhythm of day and night. But is it the same with trees?

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