Seeds need to be spread away from their parent plant so that they get plenty of light, space, and water to grow. Many seeds have special features to help make sure they are carried away.
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Coconut
Hookgrass
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Strawberry
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Complete this table. Fill in the seed name, and then explain why the seed is able to spread in this way. The first one has been done for you.
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Method of spread |
Seed name | Explain why the seed is able to be spread in this way |
| On animals' coats | Hookgrass | Because hookgrass seeds have hooks that hang on to animals. |
| a) By wind | ||
| b) By water | ||
| c) Eaten by animals |