alleryStart learning →A seed with hooks clings to a passing animal. How is it dispersed?
AEjected by its dry fruit
BBlown away by the breeze
CFloated on ocean currents
DHitched on the animal's body
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hitched on the animal's body
Hooks, spines, barbs and sticky mucus let seeds ride on the outside of animals (epizoochory).
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