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Seed Dispersal In Strawberries
This photo illustrates a strawberry plant from Lewis Farms in Castle Hayne, NC. This picture was taken last Friday, when the pickings at Lewis Farms were slim, but still worth while. The plant is of the genus Fragaria; however, I was unable to determine the species. This plant represents an important ecological adaptation of angiosperms (flowering plants). The production of fruit aids in seed dispersal. Strawberry plants are sedentary; therefore, they rely on other organisms to carry their seeds. Many birds and mammals feed on the tasty fruits, allowing the seeds to travel through the digestive system and eventually be excreted. This process allows for the seeds to be dispersed over greater distances, thus creating a larger distribution.
Seed Dispersal In Strawberries
This photo illustrates a strawberry plant from Lewis Farms in Castle Hayne, NC. This picture was taken last Friday, when the pickings at Lewis Farms were slim, but still worth while. The plant is of the genus Fragaria; however, I was unable to determine the species. This plant represents an important ecological adaptation of angiosperms (flowering plants). The production of fruit aids in seed dispersal. Strawberry plants are sedentary; therefore, they rely on other organisms to carry their seeds. Many birds and mammals feed on the tasty fruits, allowing the seeds to travel through the digestive system and eventually be excreted. This process allows for the seeds to be dispersed over greater distances, thus creating a larger distribution.