A maple tree's seeds occur in pairs that are enclosed and attached to flat "wings" that are made of a papery tissue. The wings' shape allows them to spin in the air as they fall from the tree; this unusual motion has earned them the nickname "helicopter seeds." Maple tree seeds are most successful when they are dispersed by

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Maple tree seeds are designed to spin in the air as they fall from the tree, which allows them to be easily carried by the wind to new locations. Water, mammals, and birds are not effective dispersers of maple tree seeds as they do not provide the same method of transportation as wind.

A Maple Tree's Seeds Occur in Pairs That Are Enclosed