Coast redwoods slow their 'breathing' and 'eating' when temperatures spike

InsectNews newsroom brief · 57m ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

California's iconic coast redwoods are used to growing in cool, coastal areas where the average temperature is around 59 degrees F (15 degrees Celsius). But as average yearly temperatures rise and heat waves push temperatures above 100 degrees F (38 degrees Celsius), the trees ar

California's iconic coast redwoods are used to growing in cool, coastal areas where the average temperature is around 59 degrees F (15 degrees Celsius). But as average yearly temperatures rise and heat waves push temperatures above 100 degrees F (38 degrees Celsius), the trees ar This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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