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Detailed explanation-1: -Seed dispersal prevents competition between the plant and its own seedlings for sunlight, water and minerals. It also enables the plants to invade new habitats for wider distribution.

Detailed explanation-2: -If seeds are not dispersed, all the seeds would fall near the parent tree. This will prevent those seeds from getting enough sunlight, air and water. As a result, most of the seeds would fail to germinate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most plants are rooted in place, which makes dispersing their fruits and seeds particularly important. Seeds that are spread far from the parent plant avoid competition with their relatives for resources and have the opportunity to colonize new areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conclusion: Dispersal of seeds is important for the survival of species in new places and also helps to avoid overcrowding and competition for food and resources.

Detailed explanation-5: -Seeds that disperse farther from the parent plant are more likely to survive and grow, leading to a forest with many species of trees, with individuals from the same species spaced widely apart.