In which way do you think the seeds shown below are dispersed? Choose the correct option that matches the seed with its dispersal mode.
In which way do you think the seeds shown below are dispersed? Choose the correct option that matches the seed with its dispersal mode.
The correct option is C (i) – Wind, (ii) – Animals
The maple seed has “wing” like structures that help it to float and glide in the air for long distances. The seeds are also small and light to allow this.
Mango seeds are dispersed by animals that eat the fruit. Ripe mangoes fall from the tree and are eaten by animals. The fruit is fleshy to attract animals that can eat the mango and then throw away the seeds. The main animals that eat the mango are monkeys and elephants. Once the fruit is eaten, monkeys throw away the seeds at another place and elephants pass it through their dung away from the parent tree. In this way, the mango is able to spread its seeds
(i) – Wind, (ii) – Animals
The maple seed has “wing” like structures that help it to float and glide in the air for long distances. The seeds are also small and light to allow this.
Mango seeds are dispersed by animals that eat the fruit. Ripe mangoes fall from the tree and are eaten by animals. The fruit is fleshy to attract animals that can eat the mango and then throw away the seeds. The main animals that eat the mango are monkeys and elephants. Once the fruit is eaten, monkeys throw away the seeds at another place and elephants pass it through their dung away from the parent tree. In this way, the mango is able to spread its seeds
