Seed Dispersal

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

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How are coconuts dispersed?

• by animals

• by water

• by wind

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How are raspberries dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosive machanism

• by water

Why are shorea seeds able to be dispersed by the wind?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It has hooks to hook onto the fur of animals

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

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Why are grape seeds able to be dispersed by animals?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It is juicy and edible

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

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How do the papaya seeds get spread by birds?

• Through their saliva

• Birds carry the seeds using their claws

• Through their dropping

• Birds carry the seeds in their mouth

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What is the effect of explosive mechanism to this plant?

• The seedlings will grow far from the okra plant

• Causes the seedlings become crowded

• Plants are not be able to mantain their species

• The seeds are not growing

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

• germinate at the same time

• move to the same place and grow

• move further away from the parent plant

• compete with one another for minerals in the soil

State the method of dispersal for this seed/ fruit.

• Wind

• Animals

• Water

• Splitting Action

State the characters ideal for dispersion by wind.

• Small, light and hair-like

• Small, light and sharp hooks

• Big, light and fibrous husk

• Big, light and explode

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