Why does the sandalwood tree produce a fragrant oil?

Biology Asked by SRaj on August 31, 2020

Why do sandal trees produce fragrant oil? Is there any purpose for it? Is it to make it unpalatable for other herbivorous animals? If so, why do humans find the fragrance pleasing?

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