Which of the following is not a characteristic of wind dispersed fruits and seeds?
Answer Details
The characteristic that is NOT associated with wind dispersed fruits and seeds is "Sticky juice". Wind-dispersed fruits and seeds rely on wind to carry them away from the parent plant to a new location for germination and growth. They usually have adaptations such as being lightweight, having wings, floss, or parachutes to aid in their dispersal by wind. These adaptations help the fruits and seeds to catch the wind and get carried away to new places. However, having sticky juice would make it difficult for the fruits and seeds to be dispersed by wind as they would get stuck to the parent plant or the ground, which would hinder their dispersal.