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Explain how following seeds are dispersed.
1. Green Peas
2. Water lily

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1. Green peas: Explosion
The pods of green peas explode. This throws the seeds in multiple directions, dispersing them.
2. Water lily: Water
The fruits of water lily float on water. This takes them to various places.

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