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Choose a Page:How does a plant complete its life...Why do trees shed their leaves?*How do plants spread their seeds?*Why does a fruit taste sweet?Which plants can eat insects?How do daffodils survive the winter?How can you tell a tree's age?Are all plants green?How does a stinging nettle sting?Can plants feel?Why are trees tall?What happens inside a leaf? How do plants spread their seeds? Some seeds grow inside fruits. These are eaten by animals and emerge in their dung, often some distance away. Other plants have seed cases that split open, scattering seeds in all directions. Some seeds, such as nuts and grains, are gathered by animals and stored in larders, while others have tiny hooks that cling to animals' coats. Finally, some are wind-borne or carried by water. fruit is full of seeds   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Nature Chapter: How Plants Live