Seed Dispersal Mechanisms

noun a type of cone that is characteristic of pine trees

• The pine cone is the seed-bearing structure of a pine tree.
• I picked up a pine cone during my walk in the forest.
• Check out this cool pine cone I found on the ground!
• Her ideas were tightly packed together like a pine cone.

noun a pocket or pouch made from gorse, a type of prickly shrub

• The hiker carefully collected samples of gorse pockets to study their botanical properties.
• I found some interesting gorse pockets on our nature walk today.
• Check out these cool gorse pockets I picked up by the trail!
• Her mind was like a treasure trove of gorse pockets, full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

adjective relating to or characterized by a diet that consists mainly of fruit

• Frugivorous animals primarily feed on fruits as their main source of nutrition.
• Monkeys are frugivorous creatures that love to munch on ripe bananas.
• I heard that parrots are total fruit junkies, they're like frugivorous addicts!
• Her frugivorous appetite for success drove her to work tirelessly towards her goals.

noun an animal that primarily eats fruit

• The frugivore's diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.
• My friend is a frugivore, he only eats fruits and nuts.
• I didn't know you were a frugivore, that's cool!
• She's a frugivore when it comes to shopping, always looking for the best deals on fruits and vegetables.

noun a small cup-like structure that encloses the acorn of an oak tree

• The acorn cup is an important part of the oak tree's reproductive structure.
• I found a cool acorn cup while walking in the woods.
• Check out this tiny acorn cup I picked up!
• Her hands were as delicate as an acorn cup, holding the fragile object with care.