Seed Dispersal (and Germination)

How are angsana seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

Why are angsana seeds able to be dispersed by wind?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It is juicy and edible

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

How are coconut seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

Why are coconut seeds able to be dispersed by water?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It is juicy and edible

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

How are saga seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

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Why are saga seeds able to be dispersed by splitting?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It is juicy and edible

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

How are shorea seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

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Why are shorea seeds able to be dispersed by the wind?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It has hooks to hook onto the fur of animals

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

How are bur seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

Why are bur seeds able to be dispersed by animals?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It has hooks to hook onto the fur of animals

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open