How do trees live so long compared to humans? Do they have an

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They don't have an active immune system like white blood cells, but produce enzymes and chemicals to fight off infection.

They don't get full blown cancer but can grow tumors that are called burls. They're usually benign.

>>8610294

That's really cool and interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Sometimes trees seem like mythical Gods the way they turn air into strength and height, run on sunlight, and live so much longer than humans.

>>8610315
>>8609589
Trees are sessile along with having close to no enemies in the grand scale of the earth.

>>8610323
>Trees are sessile along with having close to no enemies in the grand scale of the earth.

You are missing the point. That doesn't really explain anything.

The questions are:

1. Why don't they have enemies?
2. Why don't they die earlier?

Does being sessile add 100's of years of life and magical abilities to avoid destruction from cancer? If so, why?

>>8610343
>Does being sessile add 100's of years of life
Well not having moving parts usually makes any mechanical device more durable. Trees are simpler( in terms of moving parts) and thus live longer.