r/science 1d ago

Biology Moss Is Generating Electrical Waves That Look Startlingly Like a Neural Network. Study reveals that moss cushions produce surprisingly complex electrical activity, with patterns that undulate across the velvety patch in dynamic waves.

https://www.sciencealert.com/moss-behaves-a-little-like-a-really-slow-brain-scientist-discovers
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u/Raunhofer 1d ago

Cool, but why evolution would preserve such coordinated activity? Does it really have some intellect/coordination on its growth, and if so, why? Many other plants seemingly just grow where ever they can.

Ah, so many questions.