Scientists unlock the secrets of flying dandelion seeds

Carried by the wind, dandelion seeds can travel enormous distances of more than a kilometer (0.6 miles). Now, researchers at The University of Edinburgh have discovered that this is thanks to a remarkable form of flight never before seen in nature.

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Category: Science

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• Flight
• Plants
• University of Edinburgh

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