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Cocklebur seeds have spines and hooks that attach themselves to animals or people who step on them, carrying them away from the original plant. This causes them to spread over a greater area than just where they are grown.These remarkable burred seeds have allowed this plant to be carried all over the world by unsuspecting travelers
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe pods have 'hooks' that will attach to clothing or animal fur. This will move the pods (with seeds inside) away from the parent plants. The do finally fall off, one way or another, and will sprout into new plants.
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∙ 8y agoThe burrs stick to the fur of passing animals and are so spread.
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Dispersal by water
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How do papaya disperse?
It disperse by animals
What does a cocklebur PLANT look like?
It looks like a porcupine and looks spiky! ~ anonymous~ llol
How does cockle burr disperse seeds?
they cant disperse
How does a buttercup disperse it's seeds?
Buttercups disperse their seeds with... bees
How are cocklebur seed dispersed?
cockle-burs are actually the "seeds" themselves and if one is partially buried it can sprout a new tree
How does a cocklebur travel?
It falls to the ground and the wind blows it.
Does a cocklebur come from trees?
It's a summer annual that produces a conspicuous prickly 'cocklebur' and ranges from 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet in height. Common cocklebur is found throughout the United States and is primarily a weed of agronomic and horticultural crops, nurseries, and occasionally pastures.
What seed has structures that allow them to transport the seed to fur?
Cocklebur
What is the Taxonomy for Cocklebur?
Genus: Xanthium (there are a variety of species) of the family Asteraceae, which are angiosperms.
How papaya disperse?
It disperse by animals
How do papaya disperse?
It disperse by animals
What does a cocklebur PLANT look like?
It looks like a porcupine and looks spiky! ~ anonymous~ llol
How does cockle burr disperse seeds?
they cant disperse
What is a sentence for disperse?
disperse ( that doesn't answer the question u know)
Is disperse a verb adjective noun adverb?
Disperse is a verb.
How do black eyed peas disperse?
they didn't disperse yet!
How does ping pong disperse its seeds?
It disperse by splitting then wind
