Multiple Choice
Which organisms are typically the first to colonize an area during primary succession?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Which of the following is a way in which animals help with seed dispersal?
A
Consuming seeds and excreting them elsewhere
B
Photosynthesizing to produce seeds
C
Burying seeds in the ground
D
Carrying seeds on their fur
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Understand the concept of seed dispersal: Seed dispersal is the movement or transport of seeds away from the parent plant. This process is crucial for the propagation of plant species and can occur through various mechanisms, including animal involvement.
Identify the role of animals in seed dispersal: Animals can aid in seed dispersal through different methods, such as consuming seeds and later excreting them in different locations, which helps in spreading the seeds over a wide area.
Consider the method of burying seeds: Some animals, like squirrels, bury seeds as a food reserve. If these seeds are not retrieved, they can germinate and grow into new plants, thus aiding in seed dispersal.
Examine the role of animal fur in seed dispersal: Seeds can attach to the fur of animals and be carried to new locations. This method is known as epizoochory and is an effective way for seeds to travel long distances.
Eliminate incorrect options: Photosynthesis is a process by which plants produce their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. It is not related to seed dispersal, so this option can be disregarded in the context of how animals help with seed dispersal.
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