Organism
Coconut Palm
TL;DR
Coconuts also have massive reserves but use them differently than acorns - to push a shoot high enough to reach sunlight in open beach environments.
Coconuts also have massive reserves but use them differently than acorns - to push a shoot high enough to reach sunlight in open beach environments. Same strategy (large reserves), different environments (sun-requiring vs. shade-tolerant).
Notable Traits of Coconut Palm
- Massive reserves for sun-requiring environment
- Floats for ocean dispersal