Question

Which of the following seeds can be dispersed by the birds?
A)Papaya
B)Mango
C)Litchi
D)Neem

Answer 1

It is a common natural herb found from the tree. The extract found from the seeds of this tree has many different traditional uses. It also has pesticidal and insecticidal properties and also used in hair and dental products.

Complete answer:
-Neem belongs to the mahogany family, Meliaceae. Botanic's name is Azadirachta indica, A. Juss. They are found widely under favorable site conditions.
-Seeds are widely dispersed by birds, bats, and baboons. Birds use to feed on the Neem fruit, which is rich in the medicinal property. The birds eat the ripe neem fruits. The seed is enclosed with a fleshy pulp, and after eating the seeds, passed through the digestive system because they are unable to digest it so they remove it with excreta.
-The bird-drops disseminate the seeds; the seeds germinate wherever they drop them.

Additional information:
The neem tree is popularly known for its rich medicinal property; hence it may be useful for mankind. To cure diseases such as eye disorders, ulcers, heart diseases, diabetes, gum diseases, fever, liver problem, birth control, and abortion, Neem is very useful.
-For the treatment of these diseases, the necessity of this plant will increase in the future to meet the demands.
-Corvus splendens (crow) act as the beneficial role of plant dispersion in our country.
Papaya - is one of the accepted species belonging to the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Carica papaya is mainly pollinated by sphingid moths and skippers.
Mango - Most of the mango seeds are dispersed by animals, birds, and humans. The flesh of mango fruits are eaten by the animals and birds and they drop the edible part on the ground. Elephants and other large animals act as a seed dispersal because they swallow the whole fruit and excreted out as droplets of dung.
Litchi - In nature, litchi seeds are dispersed by fruit bats and large birds such as the hornbill.

So, the correct answer is,” Neem”.

Note:
-The seeds of neem trees are dispersed from our country to others by birds.
-Crow (Corvus splendens) is the largest intelligent species found worldwide, often lives near natural water access places, helps in dispersing the neem seeds (medicinal plant).
-Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is preferred by them to build their nest for the intention of breeding and shelter.