Dispersal of Seeeds

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

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

How are raspberries dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by water

How are coconuts dispersed?

• by animals

• by water

• by wind

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

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

I have hooks to cling to animal fur. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

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

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive 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

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

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