Until now, trees have always remained in place has strengthened its roots over the years we assumed.

In your opinion What is the truth of the matter?

Some researchers claim that a palm called Socratea Exorrhiza can walk.

Reportedly, the growth of new roots of this famous walking palm tree, slowly loosens itIn addition, the roots extend beyond the ground, giving the tree the impression that it is standing or walking on poles.

Socratea Exorrhiza, Central and South America native to tropical rainforests It is a palm tree. It is believed that the tree walks from shade to sunlight by putting roots in the direction it wants to go, and then letting the old roots rise into the air and die.

While some say this process takes several years, a palebiologist says the tree exists moves 2 to 3 cm per day suggests.

A paleobiologist named Peter Vrsansky also claims to have seen this phenomenon firsthand.

However, other scientists believe that the walking palm is a about being legendary almost unanimously.

On the other hand, unlike other trees whose roots are completely hidden underground, the walking palm grows from the base to the outside. a root system several meters above the ground has. As the soil erodes, some of these roots will eventually die and new roots will form.

Unfortunately, these roots are not as claimed. doesn’t move, stays fixedSome even believe that the roots help the tree become more stable in swampy areas.

However, due to several doubts, scientists discovered this walking palm tree and to study its unique root system. going on. Do you think that something like this is possible?

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