Seed Dispersal

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What does dispersal mean?

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to move away

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Why do seeds need to get away from the parent plant?

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to have space to grow

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Why would a plant want an animal to eat its fruit?

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to disperse the seeds

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What structure do some hitchhikers stick to?

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fur

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Which trait best helps a seed be dispersed by water?

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it floats

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What is a seed?

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A seed is a small, hard part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

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What is germination?

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Germination is the process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant.

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What are the different ways seeds can be dispersed?

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Seeds can be dispersed by wind, water, animals, and explosion.

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How do wind-dispersed seeds look?

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They are often light and have wings or fluff to help them float.

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What is the role of animals in seed dispersal?

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Animals eat fruits and carry seeds away, helping them to grow in new places.