Tomato seeds are often consumed by birds or other organisms and then dispersed through their feces. However, when tomatoes rot on the vine, organisms may not consume them. How would tomato seeds likely disperse in this situation?

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When a tomato rots on the vine, it eventually falls to the ground and the seeds are exposed to the soil. They may be able to germinate and grow in the area where the tomato rotted, dispersing the seeds in close proximity, rather than being carried by wind or rain to a new location.

Tomato Seeds Are Often Consumed by Birds or Other Organisms