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Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.

A coral species that was thought to have been extinct since 2000 has been rediscovered by researchers.

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Their presence on grasslands doubles plant diversity, according to Konza Prairie Biological Station data. The biodiversity of plant species makes ecosystems more resistant to drought.

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With no common human–dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and reading our pet, and vice versa. That process ... Plants & Animals Mar 10, 2025 0 115 ...

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