Question

The seeds of maple and drumstick have parachute
like structure​,why

Answer 1

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Seeds of maple and drumstick have parachute like structure in order to be dispersed by wind. Wind is acting like an dispersing agent here which carry away the seeds and makes them grow in any other place.

Now, Why such structure?

Remember the parachutes! They are the safety balloon like device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating/ air resistance.

The large surface area of the exposed part allows more air friction to slow the motion. Similarly, Seeds of maple and drumstick allows the wind to carry away them to a long distance. So Amazing na...Nature is incredibly made!!!

Explore more!!

Not only by parachute like structures, the seeds which are carried by wind have other features like:

• Light weight.
• Hair like structures.
• Feathery bristles.

Answer 2

Answer:

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The seeds of maple and drumstick have parachute like structure because they have to go a long distance by Wind pollination. The wind carry away the seeds and help them to grow in any other place.

Extra information

Parachute - Parachute are small balloon like device that helo the plants to slow the speed of object through atmosphere.

There are 4 types of pollination :-

• Wind pollination
• Animal pollination
• Water pollination
• Bird pollination