A cocklebur is dispersed by ________, whereas most fleshy, edible fruits are eaten by animals that ________

A) wind; fully digest the fruits, including the seeds, which are killed
B) water currents; defecate the intact seeds
C) hitching rides on animals; fully digest the fruits, including the seeds, which are killed
D) hitching rides on animals; defecate the intact seeds


Answer: D

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