Seed Dispersal

Seed Dispersal
by Alan & Hui Meng

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By Splitting Suddenly - Explosive Action of Fruits
Some fruits scatter their seeds by literally exploding. The pod dries, bursts open and forcibly shoots the seeds for several feet in all directions.

By Water
The fruits of most water plants have buoyant, waterproof coverings that allow them to float and disperse their seeds by

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