One of the most extreme forms of seed dispersal is the large Sea Bean. A creeper in tropical areas that grows along watercourses and swamps

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One of the most extreme forms of seed dispersal is the large Sea Bean. A creeper in tropical areas that grows along watercourses and the tough, buoyant seeds can survive submersion in sea water for months

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Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
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