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What characteristic would adapt a fruit for wind dispersal?

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The fruit should have a seed that's light enough to be carried by the wind. Plants like orchids, dandelions, and cottonwood are plants that have seeds that seem like they have "wings" because of the feathery bristles that they have on top of them. These seeds are lightweight and are more often carried out by the wind for pollination. 
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