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Detailed explanation-1: -In coconut, the seeds are dispersed by water as the seeds have spongy or fibrous outer coat which float on water. Q. Coconut seeds are dispersed by Hydrochory (dispersal by water).

Detailed explanation-2: -Coconut seeds are dispersed by floating in the water and the fibrous mesocarp which gets modified in coconut helps the fruit to float as it becomes light in weight in water and it is able to cover a large distance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Coconut, palm, mangroves, water lily, water mint, are a few examples of plants whose seed are dispersed by the water. There are different ways in which animals and birds disperse the seeds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adaptation: The coconuts have a fibrous outer coating that allows them to float on water. They have the ability to float on water so they can land and germinate.

Detailed explanation-5: -Seeds dispersed by water are contained in light and buoyant fruit, giving them the ability to float. Coconuts are well known for their ability to float on water to reach land where they can germinate.