Seed Dispersal Mechanisms Quiz

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What is the primary dispersal mechanism in woody plants?

Endozoochory (correct)

Mechanical dispersal

Wind dispersal

Water dispersal

Which of the following is NOT a type of autochory?

Water dispersal

Wind dispersal (correct)

Gravity dispersal

Ballistic dispersal

What is the mechanism called when seeds are dispersed by ants?

Ballistic dispersal

Epizoochory

Anemochory

Endozoochory (correct)

Which dispersal mechanism involves scatter-hoarding by small mammals?

Endozoochory Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of angiosperms in ecosystems?

Harnessing animal life for pollination and seed dispersal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a potential seed disperser?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What is seed dispersal?

The mechanism by which plant seeds are transported away from the parent plant Signup and view all the answers

Why do seedlings take root further away from their parent plant?

To reduce density-dependent seedling mortality and resource competition Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate fate of seeds dependent on?

Effectiveness of seed dispersers and luck Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of seed dispersal for plant species?

Avoiding competition for resources and reducing seedling mortality Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process of seeds being carried to new sites for germination?

Seed dispersal Signup and view all the answers

How does seed dispersal contribute to plant reproductive success?

By improving chances of recruitment in suitable habitats Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of vascular tissues found in plants?

Xylem and phloem Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a plant typically contains apical meristems at the tips of shoots and roots?

Stem Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the reproductive structures of angiosperms?

Flowers producing seeds enclosed in fruits Signup and view all the answers

Which plant adaptation is crucial for water transport and conservation to prevent desiccation?

Development of waxy cuticle Signup and view all the answers

How do monocots and eudicots differ from each other?

Monocots have seeds with only one cotyledon, while eudicots have seeds with two cotyledons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of seed dispersal mechanisms in plants?

To facilitate colonization of new habitats Signup and view all the answers