PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PLANT GROWTH
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Question
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A coconut fruit can function in dispersing coconut seeds by ____
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Floating in the water
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being carried by the wind
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Sticking to animal’s fur
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Being grown by humans
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Explanation:
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 is a large and heavy fruit. How is it adapted for dispersal by water? Answer: Coconut fruit has spongy fibers on its surface which makes it float in water.
Detailed explanation-3: -The iconic coconut is perhaps the most-famous botanical seafarer. The thick floating fruits are impermeable to water and are filled with nutrients to keep the embryo alive for months at sea. As a result, the plants have successfully colonized tropical islands around the world.
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