Plants may experience 'optical illusions' that affect their direction of growth
Plants can determine their direction of growth despite not having a brain or nervous system by integrating light from multiple directions using localized sensing. This ability allows plants to respond to their environment and grow in the right direction. The process is achieved without any centralized information processing.
Why it's good news: It highlights the remarkable adaptability and resilience of plants, demonstrating how they can thrive despite seemingly insurmountable limitations.
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