Learning Target: Seed Dispersal I Can… Describe different ways that seeds can be dispersed and compare/contrast the advantages/disadvantages of the different methods I Will… • Define seed dispersal • List methods of seed dispersal including examples of plants for each method • Discuss advantages/disadvantages of each method
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Learning Target: Seed Dispersal
I Can… Describe different ways that seeds can be dispersed and compare/contrast the advantages/disadvantages of the different methods
I Will… • Define seed dispersal• List methods of seed dispersal including
examples of plants for each method• Discuss advantages/disadvantages of each
method
Seed Dispersal
Dispersal (the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another) is important because:
1.It spreads the progeny (offspring) in order to colonize new environments
2.Reduces competition for resources with parents
3.Reduces chances of predators destroying all of the plant’s yearly seed production
Self Dispersal• Plants disperse their seeds by forceful