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Seed Dispersal

Seed Dispersal. What is Seed Dispersal?. The moving of a plant’s seed away from the parent. Why Seed Dispersal? To reduce competition. 1. Wind Dispersal. Seeds are very light Shaped so they are easily carried by the wind

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Seed Dispersal

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  1. Seed Dispersal

  2. What is Seed Dispersal? • The moving of a plant’s seed away from the parent. Why Seed Dispersal? • To reduce competition

  3. 1. Wind Dispersal • Seeds are very light • Shaped so they are easily carried by the wind • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/wind.htm

  4. 2. Explosive • Fruits suddenly burst open releasing the seeds • Example: Peas • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/bursting.htm

  5. 3. Water • Fruits are waterproof • Fruits can float • Ex: Coconuts • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/water2.htm

  6. 4. Hitchhiker • Seeds have hooks on them and become attached to passing animals • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/lift.htm

  7. 5. Animal Food • Seeds are enclosed in a tasty fruit • Animals eat the fruit • Seed passes through unharmed • Ex: Blueberries • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/animal.htm

  8. Other • Drop and Roll • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/drop.htm • Shakers • http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/shakers.htm

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