#herbivory — Public Fediverse posts
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Meet the Xylopodium: The Ultimate Fire Buddy
https://plantlifebelowground.wordpress.com/2024/06/06/meet-the-xylopodium-the-ultimate-fire-buddy/ paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12224-023-09437-2"In #savanna systems, which are seasonal and fire-prone environments, survival hinge on adaptations to cope with fire, #drought, and #herbivory. Thus, many #plants have dug their way belowground to safeguard themselves... By burying their buds within the #xylopodium, plants can resprout after fires, store essential carbohydrates for energy, and secure water reserves"