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Oak trees will delay sprouting leaves to avoid hungry caterpillars that devoured the trees in previous year: study
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Oak trees will delay sprouting leaves to avoid hungry caterpillars that devoured the trees in previous year: study

Isn't it fascinating how oak trees can outsmart hungry caterpillars? New research shows that these clever trees delay sprouting their leaves by three days after being heavily infested the previous year. This tactic means that when the caterpillars hatch, there's nothing for them to munch on, which drastically reduces their survival rate. It's a brilliant example of how trees respond flexibly to biological threats, changing our understanding of spring in the forest.
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