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Seed Dispersal

Coconut is a ...

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Coconut is a large and heavy fruit that disperse seed through

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Wind

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Water

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Birds

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Animals

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Solution

The correct option is B Water
Fruits or seeds usually develop floating ability in the form of fibrous outer coat as in coconut which enables it to float on water so it disperse seeds through water medium.

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