Inventing with Plants!

The video introduces Squeaks' coat with Velcro, explaining its origin from nature. Velcro was inspired by burrs, which have tiny hooks that stick to fabric and fur. George de Mestral invented Velcro by mimicking this natural mechanism. The video explains biomimicry, where ideas from nature are used to create new inventions. It also discusses how plants use various strategies, including burrs, to disperse seeds using animals.

Why do plants need to spread their seeds away from the parent plant?

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What are some ways plants disperse their seeds, as mentioned in the text?

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