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A bur, thorn or other obstruction on a seed coat protects the seed from being rendered unviable because animals are deterred from eating the seed and subjecting it to harsh digestive juices. Burs, or sticky, prickly seed coatings also allow the seed to be carried afar by animals who brush against the bur and get it stuck on their fur.
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ProfessorPlants that have seeds inside burs use this adaptation to protect their seeds from being eaten by animals and to aid in seed dispersal. The burs are often prickly or clingy, making it difficult for animals to consume or carry away the seeds, thus increasing the chances of successful seed dispersal.
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Which contain a baby plant inside it?
Seeds and bulbs contain a baby plant inside. Seeds are typically found in fruits, while bulbs are underground storage structures found in some plants. Both are essential for the reproduction and growth of new plants.
What is a plant that does not bear seeds?
Ferns are plants that do not bear seeds. They reproduce through spores instead of seeds.
Do flowering plants use seeds for reproduction?
Yes, flowering plants use seeds for reproduction. The seeds contain the embryo of the plant and are dispersed to new locations where they can germinate and grow into new plants. This is a common method of reproduction in flowering plants.
Does the life cycle of all plants include the production of seeds?
No, not all plants produce seeds as part of their life cycle. Some plants, like ferns and mosses, reproduce through spores rather than seeds. Additionally, some plants can reproduce asexually through methods such as cloning or vegetative propagation.
Do all the lemon plants have seeds?
No, not all lemon plants have seeds. Some lemon varieties are seedless and produce fruit through vegetative propagation methods such as grafting or cutting.
