7. Pea Plants: Remembering Light Directions
Pea plants exhibit a remarkable kind of spatial memory. They can “remember” the direction from which light was previously received and continue to grow toward that spot, even after the light source is gone.
This adaptation allows them to maximize their exposure to sunlight, boosting their chances for healthy growth. Such memory-driven behavior demonstrates that plants can store and use information about their environment in surprisingly sophisticated ways.
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