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Season 14 • Episode 1 • Trees Are Even More Crazy Than We Thought
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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 14, Episode 1: Trees Are Even More Crazy Than We Thought
Trees are among the most fascinating life forms on Earth, but what makes them truly fascinating is hiding underground! They are able to break solid rocks with hydraulic roots, all while working together with the underground fungal networks that can stretch for kilometers. Above and below, trees are running biological empires we’re only beginning to understand. How does something so massive survive with roots growing so shallow? What are trees really made of and how are they able to grow so big? Watch Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 14, Episode 1 Trees Are Even More Crazy Than We Thought in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 14, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Trees Are Even More Crazy Than We Thought
Trees are among the most fascinating life forms on Earth, but what makes them truly fascinating is hiding underground! They are able to break solid rocks with hydraulic roots, all while working together with the underground fungal networks that can stretch for kilometers. Above and below, trees are running biological empires we’re only beginning to understand. How does something so massive survive with roots growing so shallow? What are trees really made of and how are they able to grow so big?
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