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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For me the question is if plants can actually hear these distress sounds, otherwise it’s not really for communication.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

They probably do. But even if not, it can be used for communication with insects and other animals.