mermaldad

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[–] mermaldad@beehaw.org 4 points 1 month ago

I would also suggest an alternate hypothesis. Sometimes the function of a fruit might not be to attract seed spreaders, but to provide an environment in which the seed can thrive around germination. I don't know that this idea would make sense for pineapples, but it is often true for other fruits.