Dispersal of Seeds

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

Why it is better for seeds to be dispersed far away from the parent plants?

• To provide shelter to other animals.

• For farmers to see which soil is good for the plants.

• For plants to have a better chance of growing healthier.

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My fruits have wing-like structure to move with wind . What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind

• water

• animals

• explosive action

I am waterproof and have fibrous husk. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind

• water 

• animals

• explosive action

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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Part of the plant that helps in seed dispersal

• Stem

• Leaf

• Flower

• Fruit

State the characteristics for dispersion by wind.

• Small, light and wing-like structure

• Small, light and sharp hooks

• Big, light and fibrous husk

• Big, light and explode

What are the characteristic of the seeds dispersed by man and animals?

• A and B only

• C and D only

• B and C only

• A , B and C only

I have parachute like structures. What is likely my dispersal method?

• Water

• Wind

• Explosive Mechanism

• Human and Animal

I have hollow spaces within my fruit. What is likely my dispersal method?

• Wind

• Water

• Explosive Mechanism

• Human and Animal