5 Questions
What did the research team do to record the plants' sounds?
Placed plants in soundproof boxes and used ultrasonic microphones
What was the purpose of placing the plants in soundproof boxes?
To eliminate environmental noise and record the plants' sounds accurately
What frequencies were the ultrasonic microphones able to record?
Between 20 and 250 kilohertz
What happened to the group of plants that wasn't watered for five days?
They were one of the groups from which sounds were recorded
Why did the research team use ultrasonic microphones to record plant sounds?
To capture sounds at frequencies beyond the range of human hearing
Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of plant communication and sound with this quiz. Learn about recent findings on how plants can make sounds when stressed, their interactions with insects and animals, and why sound plays a role in their communication.
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