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Dandelions
How do dandelions obtain food?
Plants, more specifically dandelions, are photoautotrophs, meaning they can produce their own food and therefore called “self feeders.” Photoautotroph...
What animals eat the dandelion?
Rabbits, porcupines, ground squirrels, mice, and prairie dogs eat seeds, foliage and root. Deer browse on dandelions from spring to fall. Pigs and goa...
Stages of development of a dandelion?
Dandelions grow from seeds that germinate throughout the growing season. The plant remains in the seedling stage for approximately 8-15 weeks. Dandeli...
How do dandeloins spread?
Like many weeds, dandelions rely on wind dispersal to spread their seeds, sending up tall flower and seed stalks to better catch the breeze. By mowing...
How are a deer and a dandelion alike?
Do deer like to eat dandelions?What do animals use dandelions for?What would eat a dandelion?Is a dandelion a solitary flower?What animals are attrac...
What wildlife uses the dandelion and how is it used?
What are dandelions useful for?Are dandelions good for wildlife?What animals pollinate dandelions?How do animals use dandelions?Do rabbits eat dandel...
Did dandilions live millions of years ago?
Did dandelions come from the Old World?When was dandelion found?How many years do dandelions live?Where did dandelions come from?Why are dandelions b...
What eats dadelion?
Dandelions are a vitally important element of the diets of many flying and ground insects. Many types of bee and wasp, including the honeybee, bumbleb...