Tag: biology

  • Seed-Ejection via Raindrop

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    We don’t often think of plants as using fluid dynamics aside from capillary action drawing water from their roots, but many plants also use fluid dynamics to disperse reproductive materials.  This high-speed video explores the efficacy of splashing raindrops at ejecting seeds from different blossoms. (Video credit: G. Amador et al)