What is the adaptations for the burdock seed?

Answer 1

Basically seeds have adaptations that ensure they are spread (normally away from the parent plant).

This is a survival mechanism in order to ensure that the species wont die out if conditions become unfavourable, this also helps to extend the range of the plant.

Seeds evolved various mechanisms in order to achieve this:

Burs to catch on the fur of animals, edible fruit to ensure the fruit and seeds are eaten by animals (and then excreted a distance away), wings in order to catch gentle breezes, some are buoyant and distributed by water and finally some are "explosively" hurled away from the parent plant.

Answer 2

It prefers full sun or partial shade. The hooked tips of the phyllaries that make up the involucre are an adaptation for seed dispersal. Animals that pass by a mature seed head often pick up and disperse the seeds as the hooked tips grasp onto the animal's fur, and later fall off spreading the seed to new locations.

Answer 3

Burdock seeds have adaptations such as tiny hooks or spines that allow them to cling onto fur or clothing, aiding in dispersal. They also have a hard outer coat that helps protect the seed during transport and ensures it can survive harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, burdock seeds contain compounds that attract animals, increasing the likelihood of dispersal.

Answer 4

Jesus Christ people does no 1 really know how a burdock seed is adapted.....cos i dont ;D