Seed Dispersal

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What is seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal is the process by which seeds move away from the parent plant to grow in new places.

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What are the main ways seeds can be dispersed?

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

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What type of dispersal involves seeds floating on water?

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Water dispersal.

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How do animals help in seed dispersal?

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Animals can carry seeds on their fur or eat the fruit and later excrete the seeds in different locations.

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What is an example of wind dispersal?

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Dandelion seeds are an example of wind dispersal.

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What happens when seeds are dispersed?

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When seeds are dispersed, they move away from the parent plant to find new places to grow.

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Why do plants need space to grow?

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Plants need space to access sunlight, water, and nutrients without competing with each other.

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What is the term for seeds sticking to an animal's fur?

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This is called animal dispersal.

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What type of dispersal do coconuts use?

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Coconuts use water dispersal.

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What is the role of wind in seed dispersal?

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Wind can carry lightweight seeds away from the parent plant.