Plants Are Hardcore: Plant Anatomy & Physiology: Crash Course Biology #42

Plants may not seem like they’re doing much, but if you look closer, you’ll find a whole world just lurking beyond the surface. We’re talking chemical defenses, highways, and even ways to change the weather. In this episode, we’ll learn how plants get resources, get rid of waste, stay defended, govern themselves, and much more.
Introduction: How Plants Work 00:00
Meet the angiosperms 00:58
How plants transport nutrients 02:04
How plants eliminate waste 05:28
Plant defenses 08:05
Plant Communication and Reproduction 09:55
Review & Credits 11:47
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Wow I never knew there were videos like this on UA-cam I'm thankful that i found this channel I hope u guys keep up the good work 👍

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You should check out scishow & pbs eons & spacetime. All by the same team. Also if you know who speaks Spanish this channel has Spanish version too

[@sciencenerd7639]

mega props for including plants in your curriculum
they sometimes get left out of introductory courses and are seriously underrated

[@collin4555]

As a desert dweller, I love seeing the prickly pear as the representative of cacti. It's far and away the most beautiful cactus, despite how iconic the saguaro is.

[@mattphorwich]

Great stuff! Horticulture and biology is amazing and inspirational! It's a beautiful universe! 💪 🧠 🐬

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05:04 this was cute😂

[@channel08]

Does negative pressure from the heat of the sun hitting the leaves and evaporating water help drag water from the ground up?

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Arguably the best theme song ever

[@Beryllahawk]

Today I learned that strawberries can spread like wisteria can... fascinating!!

[@Davlavi]

Another great episode.

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Need more Hardcore plant action

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Ah yes, my favorite topic to info dump, now animated

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~2:14 Supposedly redwoods have leaves that absorb water in addition to those that photosynthesize? Most live in fog belts so absorbing water at the top makes more sense than getting 100% of the water from the roots all they way down there. The leaf type is called the axial leaf. I think the study to find this out was done with UC Davis students in 2022.

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I enjoy a lot, please more

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Plants are nearly the only source of food. Taking a detour through an animal of fungus doesn't change that fact. ;)

[@mollymcguire1383]

Sooo interesting, thank you

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Awesome thx!

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Who else saw that 'Hardcore Gardening' Spotify playlist ad days ago?

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I just want to know where he got that shirt he's wearing. Didnt think id be here for style tips but here I am lol

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So who else thought of Mope Mope after seeing this thumbnail?

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Great

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