Question

Many plants have specialized structures that allow them to spread their seeds over a wide area. Examples of three different structures are shown in the images below. Match each method of seed dispersal to the plant structure that makes it possible.

uplifted and carried by
wind to a new location
eaten and excreted as
waste in a new location
tangled in animal fur and
carried to a new location

Answer 1

uplifted and carried by wind to a new location - Fruits with wings

eaten and excreted as waste in a new location - Fruits with hard shells

tangled in animal fur and carried to a new location - Fruits with hooks or barbs