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What makes a tree a tree?

  • Alexandre Storelli

Alexandre Storelli

10 Apr 2018
What makes a tree a tree?

Despite numerous studies and 30-plus genomes under their belts, scientists are still struggling to nail down the defining traits of these tall, long-lived, woody plants.

https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/living-world/2018/what-makes-tree-tree

HN discussion https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16792726

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