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The seeds of certain plants fail to germinate if they do not pass through the digestive tract of fruit-eating birds. This is due to - |
A. | hibernation |
B. | seed coat impermeability |
C. | infertility |
D. | vegetative reproduction |
Answer» B. seed coat impermeability | |
Explanation: A dormant seed is one that is unable to germinate in a specified period of time under a combination of environmental factors that are normally suitable for the germination of the non-dormant seed. Dormancy is a mechanism to prevent germination during unsuitable ecological conditions, but the probability of seedling survival is low. |
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