Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air – ...
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Causes and Consequences of Dispersal in Plants and Animals
Winds, flying animals, or water currents are some of the most successful agents of long-distance passive dispersal. Seeds and fruits that have wings, hairs, or inflated processes are carried ...
Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
Maple samaras’ unique design and spinning movement can teach physicists like me about seed dispersal patterns and even ...