Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists
Summary
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that some animals, like female moths, change their behavior based on sounds made by plants when they're stressed. These sounds, which humans can't hear, seem to warn moths to avoid unhealthy plants for laying eggs.Key Facts
- Scientists from Tel Aviv University conducted the research.
- Female moths avoided laying eggs on tomato plants making stress-related sounds.
- The sounds made by stressed plants are inaudible to humans but can be heard by certain animals.
- Previous studies by the same team showed that plants can "scream" when under distress.
- The study is the first evidence of animals reacting to sounds from plants.
- Researchers are investigating if other animals make decisions based on plant sounds.
- The study was published in the journal eLife.
- Plants are not conscious; the sounds result from physical changes due to stress.
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