Trees invented Wi-Fi before humans did
Trees developed an underground fungal network, the "Wood Wide Web," 400 million years ago to share resources and warnings, predating human wireless communication.
Long before humans developed Wi-Fi, trees created their own wireless communication network! This "Wood Wide Web" uses underground fungi to connect entire forests, allowing trees to share vital nutrients, water, and even warning signals about pests across miles. Mother trees can recognize and send extra resources to their offspring through this ancient network.
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