[CINC] BBC E-mail: Height matters in seed dispersal

[Catherine French]

Wonder if one of our botanists can infer if this relays to the island endemics that grow bigger and taller than mainland plants? Interesting study.

I saw this story on the BBC News iPad App and thought you should see it.



** Height matters in seed dispersal **
In the plant world, height - not size - matters when it comes to spreading seeds the greatest distance, a study reports.
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14076475 >


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Calm seas,

Catherine French

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