A somewhat curious example of seed dispersal by animals has been observed in tropical riverine forests. A large proportion of the trees in these seasonally flooded habitats drop their fruits directly into the water. These fruits are eaten by fish which eventually defecate the seeds, usually after swimming a considerable distance.
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