Asked by Jenny Enorio on May 06, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are adaptations to aid in dispersal of fruit. Select the exception.
A) hooks
B) spines
C) smooth surfaces
D) tufted hairs
E) fleshy fruits
Dispersal
The movement of organisms from their birth site to other locations for breeding or living habitat.
Smooth Surfaces
Areas or aspects of objects that are evenly textured and free from noticeable bumps or indentations, often associated with items that have been polished or naturally lack irregularities.
Fleshy Fruits
A type of fruit with a thick, soft, edible part developed from the ovary of a flower, characteristic of tomatoes, apples, and berries.
- Outline the environmental stimuli and physiological causes behind the onset of flowering and the tactics for spreading seeds.
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Bianca MonteiroMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hooks, spines, tufted hairs, and fleshy fruits are all adaptations that aid in dispersal of fruit by sticking to animals or being eaten and excreted in a new location. Smooth surfaces do not aid in dispersal and may actually hinder it by not providing any way for animals to grab onto the fruit.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the environmental stimuli and physiological causes behind the onset of flowering and the tactics for spreading seeds.