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Can plants hear or sense touch?

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Plants do not have ears like animals do, so they cannot hear in the same way. However, they are able to sense touch through specialized cells on their surface called mechanoreceptors. These cells can detect physical stimuli such as touch or movement. This ability helps plants respond to their environment by triggering growth or defense mechanisms when they are touched or jostled.

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