Question

write an answer for the following question in the space provided. 5. oliver notices a flower growing in his front flowerbed. it is one he has never seen before, and he knows he didnt plant this flower. flowering plants have developed ways to disperse seeds in different ways for a reason. describe two ways seeds are dispersed, and explain why it is important for them to be spread in different places.

Explanation:

One way is wind - dispersal. Seeds like dandelion seeds are light and have structures that allow them to be carried by the wind to new locations. Another way is animal - dispersal. Some seeds have hooks or sticky substances that attach to animals' fur or feathers, or are eaten by animals and excreted in different places. It is important for seeds to be spread in different places to reduce competition for resources (such as sunlight, water, and nutrients) among plants of the same species, and to colonize new habitats, increasing the plant's chances of survival and reproduction.

Answer:

One way is wind - dispersal where light seeds are carried by wind. Another is animal - dispersal where seeds attach to animals or are eaten and excreted elsewhere. It's important for seed dispersal to reduce competition and colonize new habitats.