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Date: April 28, 2024 at 08:22:21
From: shadow, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Pando, the largest living organism in the world |
URL: https://www.novausawood.com/pando-largest-living-organism#gsc.tab=0 |
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A stand of Populus tremuloides, commonly named Trembling
Aspen, has been found to be the largest living organism
on earth. No, it isn't the tallest or the biggest tree,
it is in fact is a stand of trees spreading over an area
of 43 hectares (106 acres). This collection of 47,000
genetically identical stems is said to be one living
organism because every stem shares a collective root
system. Though the individual trees average at 130 years
old, the root system is 80,000 years old, also making it
the oldest living organism in the world. You can visit
this stand at the Fishland National Forest in Utah.
Unfortunately, Pando is currently thought to be dying
according to ecologists at Utah State University. The
exact cause is unknown, whether it be drought stress,
disease, insects, elk grazing, or climate change.
Restoration is underway to help stimulate new stem growth
and preserve this natural wonder.
Photo at link...
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Date: April 28, 2024 at 17:48:25
From: eve, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Pando, the largest living organism in the world |
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Fascinating. Sad it is thought to be dying though.
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Date: April 28, 2024 at 20:28:29
From: shadow, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Pando, the largest living organism in the world |
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It sure is… Hopefully the restoration efforts they mention will be
successful…
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