0 votes
in Revision by

How is seeds and fruits are adapted for dispersal?

1 Answer

0 votes
by (47.5k points)

Seed and fruit adaptation for dispersal include;

  • Some fruits have dry pods with lines of weakness which splits open and forcefully dispersing the seeds.
  • Some fruits /seeds being small in size/ light in weight reduce their density and float in air.
  • Some seeds/ fruits have hooks so that they may cling to animals bodies for as they pass.
  • Some fruits have thick fibrous walls with air pockets protecting seeds from absorbing water enhancing floatation in water hence transported to far off places.
  • Some fruits seeds have floating wings to increase the surface area for buoyancy in air.
  • Some seed/ coat testa are resistant to enzymatic digestion in animal’s digestion system.
  • Seed /coat impermeable to water; to allow seed to remain viable for a long period.
  • Some fruits being succulent to attract animals to feed on them.
  • Fruits being brightly colored to attract animals to feed on them.

Related questions

0 votes
1 answer
asked Mar 23, 2021 in Revision by anonymous
0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
1 answer
asked May 17, 2021 in Revision by anonymous
0 votes
1 answer
Register, ask, and answer questions to earn more points and privileges. Some features are disabled for users with few points.
Welcome to Kenyayote Q&A, the largest community site in Kenya where you can ask any question and receive answers from Kenyayote staff and other members of the community.

Before you ask, search the website to make sure your question has not been answered.

If you are ready to ask, provide a title about your question and a detailed description of your problem.

Register to join Kenyayote Ask Community.
...