Our magnifying glasses were trained on Seeds today. Did you know that the form of a seed's casing determines how it can travel?
*Fluffy seed fibers and helicopter shapes allow seeds to be carried by the wind.
*Seed pods that dry and burst apart toss seeds off the plant and out to the ground.
*Burrs are seed casings that have tiny hooks on the end. The hooks are like velcro,
causing the seed to cling to animal fur or hikers' socks.
*Tasty nuts and berries hold seeds that may be may be dropped, buried or eaten by
animals. Scientists know that animal droppings can contain seeds that may grow!
*Fluffy seed fibers and helicopter shapes allow seeds to be carried by the wind.
*Seed pods that dry and burst apart toss seeds off the plant and out to the ground.
*Burrs are seed casings that have tiny hooks on the end. The hooks are like velcro,
causing the seed to cling to animal fur or hikers' socks.
*Tasty nuts and berries hold seeds that may be may be dropped, buried or eaten by
animals. Scientists know that animal droppings can contain seeds that may grow!