A Dwarf Mistletoe Seed Spreads by being Shot Through the Air
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Detailed Description
A dwarf mistletoe seed is disseminated by an explosive mechanism regulated by the buildup of water pressure inside a mistletoe berry as it ripens. The seeds, coated with a sticky substance, cling to any surface they hit, including birds, other animals, or tree branches.