Question

A plant was found to have seeds with hooks. By which method is it most likely
dispersed?
a. wind
b. water
c. animals
d. explosion of fruit.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The method which it disperses is animal

Explanation:

It's hook will stick to animal s body

Answer 2

Seeds with hooks get dispersed through (c) animals.

Explanation:

• In plants, the mechanism of seed dispersion occurs through factors such as wind, water, explosions, Birds and animals.
• Based on the characteristics of seeds, the factors or agents involved are known.
• Accordingly, the characteristics of seeds as well as the suitable agent or factor for its dispersion are as follows:

1. Wind: If the seed has devices such as wings, hairy, pappus, and feathery structure, it gets dispersed through wind.

2. Water: If the seed is spongy or possess a fibrous outer coat, it uses water as its dispersion agent.

3. Explosion: If seed contains valves and jaculaters (curved hooks), it gets dispersed through explosion.

4. Animal or birds: If seed contains hooks, barbs, spines, and bristles it uses animals as the agents for dispersion as they get adhere to the body of the animals.

• Thus as per the given criteria, it is inferred that hooked seeds get dispersed through (c) Animals.

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