Discuss seed dispersion due to external factors.

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Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds away from the parent plant. There are some external factors that help in seed dispersion like air, water and animals.
Air: Light-weighted seeds are dispersed by wind.
Water: Seeds float on water and get dispersed.
Animal: Seeds get stuck to animal fur and get dispersed.

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