HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Seeds that are spread by wind and water usually are
A
lightweight.
B
sweet and fleshy.
C
nutritious.
D
large.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The light seeds are carried much longer distances by heavy winds. Larger wind-dispersed seeds are generally heavier and therefore require features such as parachutes or wings to help keep them flying in the air.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wind dispersal Have you ever blown on a dandelion head and watched the seeds float away? This is wind dispersal. Seeds from plants like dandelions, swan plants and cottonwood trees are light and have feathery bristles and can be carried long distances by the wind.

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