Seed Dispersal Methods (detailed) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

A detailed, labelled diagram showing five seed dispersal methods arranged around a central 'Seed Dispersal Methods' hub. Each method is presented in a colour-coded box: 1. Wind (blue) — dandelion parachute seed and helicopter maple samara; 2. Water (teal) — coconut floating on the ocean and water-lily; 3. Animals – external (purple) — burr seeds hooked onto fur; 4. Animals – ingestion (orange) — sequential steps of berry eaten by bird, seed passes through digestive tract, seed in droppings ready to grow; 5. Explosion/mechanical (yellow) — pea pod bursting open and scattering seeds.

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