Fleshy fruits with hard seed coats,such as cherries,are more likely to be dispersed by ____ than by other means.

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Fleshy fruits with hard seed coats are designed to survive their journey through the digestive system of an animal because the acids in their digestive tract help break down the hard seed coat, allowing the seed to be dispersed in a new area. This strategy optimizes the chances of the seeds successfully germinating in a new location. Therefore, passing through animal guts is the most likely way these fruits will be dispersed.

Fleshy Fruits with Hard Seed Coats,such as Cherries,are More Likely