The seeds of many plant species are dispersed by a harmless temporary attachment to an animal's fur or feathers. This form of dispersal is known as

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Phoresy refers to a form of commensalism where one organism (the phoront) uses another (the host), typically for transport, without causing it harm. In the context of seed dispersal, seeds attaching to an animal's fur or feathers for transport to new locations fits the definition of phoresy, as the seeds benefit from the dispersal while the animal is neither harmed nor benefited.

The Seeds of Many Plant Species Are Dispersed by a Harmless