2006-09-10 01:21:59 · 10 answers · asked by fufu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
There are several different types. These include gliders, parachutes, helicopters, spinners, cottony seed and others. For a complete discussion and examples, see the sites below:
2006-09-10 01:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 66⤊ 0⤋
Dandelion seeds that have a white fluffy ball round the seed. My Mum always used to say they were fairies being blown around in the wind!
2006-09-10 14:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeds with wings IE:Maple tree's Samaras or Elm trees seeds.seeds with parachute IE: dandelions and thistle. Seeds in cottony material IE:Black poplar
2006-09-10 12:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have u ever seen a little fluffy ball flying through the air? that is a seed in the middle.they are light and i call them santa clauses.but i dont know what they really are called.they come from a weed though.
2006-09-10 08:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by stacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't add to "Richards" answer went to those web pages ,fantastic.
Also seeds that get carried by animals are really something stickers ,fox tail and such.
2006-09-10 12:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The which are light in weight;which have out growths like wings or fans.are dispersed by wind.
2006-09-10 19:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are light seeds
genrally have things like hair or wing like extensions..
so that they can glide through air
usually the fruits are dry too.. not very wet n heavy
2006-09-10 08:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by pagolpakhi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the stinkhorns of flatulonia.
2006-09-11 19:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by catweazle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ones that it can carry...
2006-09-10 13:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by gasha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost anything.
2006-09-10 15:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋