February 19, 2011
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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!
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Aww, it’s like a pygmy puff. It only needs eyes.
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