What are some necessary characteristics of a seed that is dispersed by the wind?

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Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra
May 9, 2017

Hairy structures, light weight, small size etc. help the seeds to disperse by the help of wind.

Explanation:

Hairy structures, light weight, small size etc. help the seeds to disperse by the help of wind. These structures are adaptations in the seeds for dispersal to the remote places. Majority of the plants belong to the Asteraceae disperse their seeds by the help of wind. The dry environment is must essential for the dispersal seeds through this mechanism. Thank you

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