In autumn the leaves of deciduous trees like this Acer start to loose their green chlorophyll as the tree withdraws nutrients in preparation

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In autumn the leaves of deciduous trees like this Acer start to loose their green chlorophyll as the tree withdraws nutrients in preparation for the Fall, a process known as senescence

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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