Bur
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bur-163-188400
title:
Bur
text:
A bur is a seed or dry fruit or infructescence that has hooks or teeth. The main function of the bur is to spread the seeds of the bur plant, often through epizoochory. The hooks of the bur are used to latch onto fur or fabric, enabling the bur – which contain seeds – to be transported to another location for dispersal. Another use for the spines and hooks are physical protection against herbivores. Their ability to stick to animals and fabrics has shaped their reputation as bothersome. Some oth
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Seed or dry fruit or infructescence that has hooks or teeth
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bur
date created:
2004-01-31T21:38:30Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T03:32:59Z
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13
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