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The "there's no such thing as tree" concept is expanded here: <https://eukaryotewritesblog.com/2021/05/02/ https://eukaryotewritesblog.com/2021/05/02/> This w
by dredmorbius 3y ago
The "there's no such thing as tree" concept is expanded here:
<https://eukaryotewritesblog.com/2021/05/02/ https://eukaryotewritesblog.com/2021/05/02/>
This was discussed on HN a few years ago:
<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29621646 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29621646>
I think it's fair to argue that the palm forests noted in TFA filled a similar niche to that of current tree-like forests. All taxonomical groupings are ultimately grounded in practical organisational utility for humans.