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How is the burdock adapted for seed dispersal?
The seeds (burrs) of the Burdock are covered in hooks which catch onto the clothes of humans, or the fur of animals that brush against the ripe burrs. Eventually, the seeds, clustered in the burrs, shake loose and are spread over a wide area. Incidentally, it was this hook and cloth process that led to the Velcro fastening system, much used today.
Why are burrs removed from sheep?
Burrs, as in weed seeds, are a wool contaminant, they decrease the price the farmer gets for his wool.
Is there a difference between dog hair and dog fur do fleas avoid dogs with hair but not dogs with short fur?
there is really no difference.....most people say dog hair is what it is called when it falls off the dog and fur when it is on the dog...dogs with short fur/hair get less fleas then dogs with long fur/hair.... dogs also with white or light fur get more fleas then dogs with dark or black fur...
Does any animals eat burdock?
My goats love burdock. I also want to know if there are any beef cows that will eat burdock.
Are dogs pink?
they can not be born pink but you can dye their fur pink but iit burns its fur and skin (you should not dye your dogs hair)
What is an example of a seed that contains burrs?
One example of a seed that contains burrs is the burdock seed. Burdock plants produce burrs that easily attach to fur or clothing, helping in seed dispersal.
How does burdock stick?
Burdock sticks to surfaces through tiny hook-like structures on its burrs, called burs. These hooks easily latch onto fur, clothing, or any passing object, allowing the burdock to attach and be carried to new locations for seed dispersal.
How is the burdock adapted for seed dispersal?
The seeds (burrs) of the Burdock are covered in hooks which catch onto the clothes of humans, or the fur of animals that brush against the ripe burrs. Eventually, the seeds, clustered in the burrs, shake loose and are spread over a wide area. Incidentally, it was this hook and cloth process that led to the Velcro fastening system, much used today.
How burdock seed dispersed?
Burdock seeds are dispersed by animal fur. These burdock seeds have little hooks on them which allows them to "catch" onto the fur.
How burdock seeds is dispersed?
Burdock seeds are dispersed by animal fur. These burdock seeds have little hooks on them which allows them to "catch" onto the fur.
Which side of the velcro looks like the hooks o the burdock fruit?
The side of Velcro that resembles the hooks of the burdock fruit is the "hook" side. This side features small, stiff hooks that catch onto the loops of the opposite "loop" side, allowing the two surfaces to adhere to each other. The design was inspired by the way burdock burrs cling to animal fur and clothing.
What are the burrs in the wool?
Burrs in wool refer to the prickly seed pods from certain plants, such as burdock or thistles, that can cling to sheep's fleece. These burrs can be a nuisance during shearing, as they can damage the wool and make it more difficult to process. Additionally, they can irritate the sheep's skin, leading to discomfort. Removing burrs is important for maintaining the quality of the wool and the health of the sheep.
What is the Bush name that has prickly burrs?
A. Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium); B. Burdock (Arctium lappa); C. Bur Clover (Medicago hispida)
Why are burrs removed from sheep?
Burrs, as in weed seeds, are a wool contaminant, they decrease the price the farmer gets for his wool.
How are the seeds of burdock dispersed?
when a hairy animal is moving... burdock is very sticky type and it sticks on
Why was velcro invented?
A man named George de Mestral found burrs stuck to his pants and dog's fur after a nature hike in 1948. He studied the way the hook-like pattern of the burrs stuck to the cloth of his pants under a microscope. The word VELCRO is made of parts of two french words, velours (velvet) and crochet ( hook) How to say crochet= cro-shay
Which dogs have fur?
all dogs have fur
