Question

Which of the following are reasons for seed dispersal? (You may choose more than one option)

• A. To prevent competition between the parent plant and daughter plants.
• B. To enable seeds to be eaten by more animals.
• C. To invade new habitats.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

To prevent competition between the parent plant and daughter plants.

C

To invade new habitats.

Seed dispersal is important in because if all the offsprings start growing in the same place, then there will a competition for resource for growth. Moreover, it also helps in spreading of the species to different habitats for better adaptation.