Question

Describe the various ways by which seeds are dispersed?

Answer 1

Seed dispersal :

Seed dispersal refers to the movement of seeds from one location to another.

The following methods can be used to disseminate seeds:

Water:

1. It occurs in aquatic plants and plants that grow near bodies of water, where seeds are distributed by water.
2. A fibrous or spongy coating forms on these seeds.
3. The seeds separate from the parent plant and float away. Coconut, for example.

Wind:

1. Because some light-weight seeds float in the air, they are disseminated by the wind.
2. Some seeds have long, feathery tails that help them fly, similar to a kite's tail.
3. Maple is an example.

Animal:

1. Seeds distributed by animals include spines that allow them to cling to the animal's body and so be moved to far-flung locations.
2. Urena is a good example.