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Seeds that grow near their parent plants compete with them for light, water, and nutrients. Since the parent plants are older and therefore have a more well developed root system, and a larger leaf area, they tend to have a head start and therefore the younger plants end up to not be able to provide enough light, water, and nutrients for themselves since the parent plant is able to obtain most of it.
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What are some reasons why plants would be in a clumped spatial pattern?
Perhaps if one adult plant produced seeds which then sprouted w/out having a chance to be carried away by outside forces. This is where the expression "The apple never falls far from the tree" was started because seeds often grow near their parent plants.Some plants send up new plants from their roots, and those plants send up more, and so on.That's why those types need to be dug up and separated every few years.
What trees live near volcanoes?
There are a few rare plants indigenous to Hawaii like the Argyroxiphium which grow near the volcanoes. Sources: http://blogs.agu.org/magmacumlaude/2011/02/02/foliage-vs-geology-plants-on-volcanoes/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyroxiphium
Does plants grow near the surface of an inactive volcano?
Actually yes they do some plants do but they are not flowers like grass does
WHY do you think plants that live in water only grow near the surface?
The reason that the majority of aquatic plants grow near the surface of water is sunlight- the deeper you go, the less light makes it through the water. Because plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, most will then grow in shallower water because they will have more light.
What are plants that grow near the coast?
Mangroves like Rhizophora, Avicinia, brougrera etc.
What is a flowers dispersal?
Seeds that grow too near to their parent plants, have to compete with the parent plants for food, light and space. Seeds therefore need to be spread away from the parent plant if they are to avoid this competition, and grow into well developed and healthy new plants.The spreading around of plant seeds is commonly referred to as dispersal.Modes of Seed Dispersal:There are a number of modes or ways by which seeds may be dispersed, these include:Wind dispersalWater dispersalAnimal dispersalMechanical dispersal
The steps that occur during the making of the seed?
some plants have seeds that fall to the ground. these seeds grow near there parents other seeds are the spread to different places animals can spread these seeds too animals eat fruit with seeds in it. the fruit passes in the body of the animal and the seeds goes far from the parent plant the embrol will stay in the seed until the temperature is moist outside
Why do plants grow near ponds?
they grow near ponds because they have water in which the plants need to live
Does burdock seeds grow near water?
No, Burdock seeds do not grow near water, but are cultivated in good earth and need to be watered regularly. http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=burdock_seed
Why should seeds be scattered away from the parent plant?
If the seeds only fell around the parent plant and germinated there, it would create overcrowded conditions. There would be too many plants competing for sunlight, and too many would die.yes many would die By the seeds dispersing further away from the plant, more stand a higher chance of survival.
What are some reasons why plants would be in a clumped spatial pattern?
Perhaps if one adult plant produced seeds which then sprouted w/out having a chance to be carried away by outside forces. This is where the expression "The apple never falls far from the tree" was started because seeds often grow near their parent plants.Some plants send up new plants from their roots, and those plants send up more, and so on.That's why those types need to be dug up and separated every few years.
What trees live near volcanoes?
There are a few rare plants indigenous to Hawaii like the Argyroxiphium which grow near the volcanoes. Sources: http://blogs.agu.org/magmacumlaude/2011/02/02/foliage-vs-geology-plants-on-volcanoes/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyroxiphium
How do vertical climate affect vegetation on a mountain?
plants that grow in tropical climate grow near the bottom. plants that grow near the top grow in polar climates. it gets colder the farther you go up a mountain
What kind of plants grow near the amazon river?
Freshwater plants grow near the Amazon River. Some of the plants include the Brazilian water ivy, the Amazon sword, and the stargrass.
What plants grow near to the top of mount Everest?
There are no plants at the top of Mt. Everest, it is too cold for anything to grow at that altitude.
Can you grow vegetables near the ocean?
yes. you can grow veggies near the ocean. but some plants don't grow as well with the salt winds and salty air.
What are two types of crops that grow near the Niger River?
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