February 19, 2011   21 notes

Tomato Seed Hairs
On each tomato seed, tiny hairs called trichomes secrete the goo that encases them. The sticky substance not only protects would-be seedlings from drying out, but also glues them to soil so they don’t blow away.


Brilliant!

Tomato Seed Hairs

On each tomato seed, tiny hairs called trichomes secrete the goo that encases them. The sticky substance not only protects would-be seedlings from drying out, but also glues them to soil so they don’t blow away.

Brilliant!

(via bestrooftalkever)

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    Aww, it’s like a pygmy puff. It only needs eyes.
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