AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Water lilies live on the water so they use the water to disperse their seeds. They make very light seeds which will float away on the water for a while, then sink to the bottom of a pond to grow a new lily.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coconut, palm, mangroves, water lily, water mint, are a few examples of plants whose seed are dispersed by the water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water lilies have a number of adaptations that help them survive in water, including big leaves that float on the water’s surface to attract ample sunlight for photosynthesis. The top side of the leaf is covered with a cuticle to keep it as dry as possible, and the underside has thorns to protect against predators.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dispersal by water takes place in some aquatic plants and in some which grow near a water body. Seeds of water lily float and thus dispersed by water. The coconut seed has a tough fibrous covering which has plenty of air inside. This helps the coconut seeds in floating on water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water: Tropical vines and palm trees such as the coconut disperse seeds around the world using water. A coconut can travel for 110 days and 3, 000 miles! Animals: Plants purposely produce tasty nuts, fruits, and seeds to attract animals that will disperse their seeds.