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The needles have fascicles each with 2 needles. The needles are flat with the closest thing to markings being that the color becomes a brighter green the closer you get to the fascicles. The needles have stomata aligned on them. These stomata take light energy and carbon dioxide and exchange them for oxygen during the gas exchange. In regards to the advantages of having needles, they do not shed as often, they survive in ice and snow, they have better wind resistance, are tougher for insects to eat, and retain water for longer periods. However, needles are less efficient in the gas exchange compared to leaves.

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After using the height of 5.11 meters and the growth rate of about 0.3048 meters per year, I was able to calculate that the age of the tree was about 16 years. I was able to double-confirm by counting how many branches there were and managed to get the same age.

Tree Species: Genus Pinus
Age: 16

Height (ft): 16.76509

Diameter (in): 14.1732

Circumference (in): 44.526421

Annual Carbon Sequestration Rate: 23.2 lb

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Type: Genus Pinus (Pine)
Diameter: 34 cm
Height: 5.11m

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Organisms Living/Visiting Tree:
Spider (type unknown) - 1 - Living
Ants - 4 - Visiting

Organisms Growing on Tree
Lichen - ~5%
Dandelions (growing around)

Ecological Services:
Prevent erosion
Provide food for birds

Human Uses for Manufacturing or Industry:
- Firewood/Firestarting
- Its pine oils are used for air fresheners
- Its pine oils are used for disinfectant spray

Ethnobotany:
- Its needles, inner bark, and resin can all be used for remedies (for colds, coughs, allergies, urinary tract, and sinus infections)
- Contributes CO2 to O2 exchange

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The Pinus Genus species of trees are monoecious. Through pine cones, the trees can reproduce sexually. In the process, the male pine cone produces pollen that can fertilize a female pine cone. The pollen gets to the female via the wind. To spread about, the female has seeds within that after fertilized can be eaten and then have the seeds, inedible spread about. Furthermore, a video that shows the full lifecycle of a pine tree has been attached to the post.

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Growing a tree from seed Time-lapse 128 days Grow pine tree from seed Black Pine