Seeds that are dispersed by animals often:

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) have hooks or edible flesh

Explanation:Seeds that are dispersed by animals often have adaptations that help them attach to the animals or attract them. These adaptations include:

• (A) Have hooks or edible flesh: Many seeds have hooks that help them attach to the fur or feathers of animals, allowing the seeds to be carried to new locations. Alternatively, some seeds have edible flesh (like fruits) that animals eat, and the seeds are then dispersed when the animal moves and later excretes the seed.

• (B) Are very small and lightweight: While this can be true for seeds dispersed by wind (such as dandelion seeds), it is not necessarily a characteristic of seeds dispersed by animals. These seeds are often larger or have a different type of structure for attachment or attraction.

• (C) Have wings or parachutes: This is a characteristic of seeds dispersed by the wind, not animals.

• (D) Can float easily in water: This is a characteristic of seeds dispersed by water, not animals.

Thus, seeds dispersed by animals typically have hooks or edible flesh to aid in their dispersal.