1. How do plants spread their seeds?
Seed Dispersal
How do plants spread their seeds?

2. Seeds Spread by the Wind
Small seeds
“parachute” or “wing-like structure”

3. Spread by Water
Seeds have thick shell to protect from waves and rocks.
Buoyant so they can float along in river or ocean currents

4. Seeds Spread by Animals
Small hooks catch on animal fur as they pass by
Seeds are dispersed later as animals lick, bite or rub them off

5. Seeds Spread by Animals
Deer eat fruit
Seeds are not destroyed as they move through the animal’s digestive system
Seeds are dispersed in the animal’s poop
Squirrels hide nuts each year but for the winter but forget where some are located