Seed Dispersal

DISPERSAL BY WATER

• COCKLEBUR

• DANDELION

• MILKWEED

• SANDBUR

• WATER LILY

It is the spreading of seeds to other places.

• germination

• habitat

• seed dispersal

How are bur seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

What is the role of birds and mammals in spreading seeds?

• They are not involved in seed dispersal

• They eat insects

• They also help new plants grow

• They harm plants

What is the main takeaway from the research on seed-eating creatures?

• Tiny insects provide a vital service in seed dispersal

• Birds are the only creatures that help plants grow

• Seeds are harmful to insects

• Plants can grow without seed dispersal

Which of the following is not an agent of dispersal of seeds

• Wind

• Water

• Animals

• Plants

Which of the following is a method of seed dispersal by animals?

• Wind dispersal

• Water dispersal

• Animal dispersal

• Gravity dispersal

What adaptation helps seeds to be dispersed by wind?

• Bright colors

• Hooks or spines

• Lightweight and wing-like structures

• Floating ability

Which plant is known for seed dispersal through explosive mechanisms?

• Dandelion

• Coconut

• Touch-me-not (Mimosa)

• Maple

How do seeds dispersed by water typically adapt to their environment?

• They have hooks to attach to animals

• They are lightweight and have wings

• They have a hard outer shell and can float

• They are brightly colored to attract birds