Seed dispersal

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

• germinate at the same time

• move to the same place and grow

• move further away from the parent plant

• compete with one another for minerals in the soil

It is the spreading of seeds to other places.

• germination

• habitat

• seed dispersal

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

How are coconuts dispersed?

• by animals

• by water

• by wind

How are raspberries dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by water

I have parachute like structures. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

I have hooks to cling to animal fur. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

My fruits have wings to move with wind . What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

I have air spaces within my fruit. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

My pod splits open and seeds are thrown out with a force. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action