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botanist | person who studies plants |
animal dispersal | plant seeds are scattered due to attachment to animals fur or skin |
embryo | fertiled egg cell ready to develop into living organism |
flower | part of a plant where reproduction occurs |
germination | when a plant seed begins to sprout or grow |
leaf | part of a plant that makes food using sunlight |
petals | leaf-like structures on the edges of a flower that may have color or odor to attract insects |
pollination | process whereby a pollen grain is transferred to the pistil of a flower |
root | part of a plant that anchors it to the ground, absorbs water and minerals, and can store food. |
stem | part of a plant that supports leaves and transports materials from roots to the leaves |
wind dispersal | when plant seeds are scattered by air movement |