Plant Adaptations and Reproduction
Survive and reproduce. That should be the motto of all life forms on Earth, including plants. Plants have adaptations which help them to survive and reproduce in the places where they live. Plants are at somewhat of a disadvantage compared to many other life forms because they do not move. They must rely on outside agents to help them be successful when it comes to reproduction.
Pollen, seeds, fruit. All of these plant parts illustrate various adaptations that aid in reproduction and survival of plant species. What is the advantage of the structures seen in image A?
Responses
A These are seeds are adapted to be carried by the wind for dispersal to many areas.These are seeds are adapted to be carried by the wind for dispersal to many areas.
B These are seeds that are easily picked up by animals in their fur and carried to various locations.These are seeds that are easily picked up by animals in their fur and carried to various locations.
C These seeds are eaten by birds and after passing through their digestive tract, dropped on the ground to germinate.These seeds are eaten by birds and after passing through their digestive tract, dropped on the ground to germinate.
D These seeds are adapted for dispersal in the water. They float away from the parent and germinate in other locations.
A These are seeds are adapted to be carried by the wind for dispersal to many areas.
The advantage of the structure seen in image A is that the seeds are lightweight with wings or hairs that help them be carried by the wind over long distances, allowing for dispersal to many areas. This increases the chances of successful reproduction and survival for the plant species.