The next time you're out walking through the forest, take a moment to look above you at the beautiful trees, and you might be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another. The visual effect is striking as it creates clearly defined borders akin to cracks or rivers in the sky when viewed from below. Although the phenomenon was first observed in the 1920s, scientists have yet to reach a consensus on what causes it. According to Wikipedia it might simply be caused by the trees rubbing against one another, although…

Tree crowns and branches seem to avoid each other.

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Notice those distinctive patterns in the tree canopy? This phenomenon is known as "Crown Shyness." 🌳 In certain tree species, the canopy naturally forms channels of space, ensuring that branches remain separate and distinct gaps form. Scientists have discussed this occurrence since the 1920s, and it remains not fully understood. #YourPlanetEarth #NatureLover

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