5 Questions
What frequencies were the ultrasonic microphones able to record?
Between 20 and 250 kilohertz
What was the maximum frequency that a human adult's ear can hear?
About 16 kilohertz
How many groups of plants were there in the experiment?
Three groups
What did the research team do to shut off the noise in the environment?
Placed plants in soundproof boxes
What did Lilach Hadany, co-author of the study, mention about plants' use of sound?
It would be very suboptimal for plants not to use sound at all
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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