(And by analogous, I mean something that serves the function of nerves, even if it isn't a nerve by the animal deffinition.) Someone answering a question on vegetarianism in another category claimed that they did.
While I know that plants are capable of responding to their environments, this person's claim seems a bit far-fetched. Nevertheless, how exactly do plants respond to external stimuli? How does a phototrophic plant know to bend its whole self towards the sun? How does a venus flytrap know to close its "mouth" when only part of that mouth is stimulated? Are there any other such responses that plants can have, and if so how do they work? I know there is a logical explaination.
I know, big question, tall order. So, any sources I could study, preferebly of the only (easily accessable) sort would be most appreciated. Thanks and God bless!
2007-02-20
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