My mental model for deciduous trees was that they drop their leaves as a form of biological warfare against the shrubs below. I'm also growing to the idea that it is a way to lower their footprint against winds in the winter.
Would be neat to see more studies like this that look at the way they grow. Reminds me of the fun video that talks about where they get their mass. Related heavily to how and where people lose weight.
Would be neat to see more studies like this that look at the way they grow. Reminds me of the fun video that talks about where they get their mass. Related heavily to how and where people lose weight.