Plants disperse their seeds in a variety of ways to ensure the spread of their offspring. Some common methods of seed dispersal include wind, water, animals, and self-propulsion. Wind-dispersed seeds are lightweight with structures like wings or parachutes that help them float in the air. Water-dispersed seeds are buoyant and can float on water to reach new locations. Animals can also help in seed dispersal by carrying seeds in their fur, feathers, or digestive tracts and depositing them in new areas. Some plants have mechanisms for self-dispersal, such as explosive seed pods that burst open to scatter seeds, or fruits that rely on gravity to roll away from the parent plant.
