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What is tree bark made of?

What is tree bark made of?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

March 19, 20245m 35s

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Show Notes

If you’ve ever hugged a tree (and we hope you have!) you’ll know that the outside of a tree can be bumpy, prickly, and can even scrape your skin. That’s because trees are covered in tree armor – otherwise known as bark. One of our listeners wanted to know what tree bark is made of, so we asked forest ecologist Diana Macias to explain.


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