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Some animals _________________ together to protect young from _________________.

Discussion Question
Why might an animal that invests time in protecting its young be more successful at reproduction?

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Plant Structures That Support Reproduction

Bright Flowers
Colorful _________________ attract insects and birds that transfer _________________ between plants.

Nectar and Odors
Sweet _________________ and pleasant _________________ draw pollinators to flowers.

Hard Seed Shells
Tough outer layers _________________ seeds so they can survive being buried or transported.

Lightweight Seeds
Some seeds have _________________ or _________________ structures to travel on wind or water.



How Animal Behaviors Help Plant Reproduction

Pollination
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds transfer _________________ between flowers as they collect _________________.

Seed Dispersal
Squirrels bury nuts and forget some, helping new _________________ grow in new locations.

Seed Transport
Animals eat _________________ and seeds, then drop them in new places where they can _________________.

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Some animals group together to protect young from predators.

Discussion Question
Why might an animal that invests time in protecting its young be more successful at reproduction?
- Protecting young increases the chance that offspring survive to adulthood, so more of the parent's genes are passed on.
- Parental care (feeding, teaching, defending) helps young grow stronger and learn survival skills, raising their chances of reproducing.
- Although care costs time and energy, the higher survival and future reproductive success of offspring often outweigh those costs.

Plant Structures That Support Reproduction

Bright Flowers
Colorful petals attract insects and birds that transfer pollen between plants.

Nectar and Odors
Sweet nectar and pleasant odors draw pollinators to flowers.

Hard Seed Shells
Tough outer layers protect seeds so they can survive being buried or transported.

Lightweight Seeds
Some seeds have wings or feathery structures to travel on wind or water.

How Animal Behaviors Help Plant Reproduction

Pollination
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds transfer pollen between flowers as they collect nectar.

Seed Dispersal
Squirrels bury nuts and forget some, helping new trees grow in new locations.

Seed Transport
Animals eat fruits and seeds, then drop them in new places where they can germinate.