Organism

Giant Sequoia

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Giant sequoias demonstrate how large plants require complex vascular systems that smaller flowers don't need - another manifestation of square-cube law.

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Plant · Sierra Nevada mountains, California

Giant sequoias demonstrate how large plants require complex vascular systems that smaller flowers don't need - another manifestation of square-cube law. Their massive size necessitates sophisticated internal transport mechanisms to move water and nutrients throughout the organism.

Notable Traits of Giant Sequoia

  • Complex vascular systems
  • Among largest organisms on Earth

Related Mechanisms for Giant Sequoia

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