Besides Dispersal, what other advantage is gained by the seed when a fruit is eaten by an animal?

Question

a.) the embryo recieves water for germination in the animals digestive system (this is what i thought it was but now i dont know)
b.) the seed coat is partially digested and becomes easier to open
c.) the seed coat is more likley to germinate due to the actions of the animal enzymes
d.) seed dispersal is the only advantage gained

thanks guys

Answer 1

I'd go with B, but there are other advantages:

- The germinated seed will have a large ready food source (the spoor).
- Some animals "bury" their spoor, "planting" the seed a little underground, helping protect it from birds, etc.

Answer 2

as the animal ingests the seed it goes through a chemical process that will make the seed more likely to germinate due to the actions of enzymes in the animal's digestive tract.

Answer 3

B.

Some species have seeds that won't germinate at all until they've passed through an animal.

Answer 4

It is deposited with its own fertilizer.