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Bright coloured fleshy fruits are dispersed by

A

Air

B

Insects

C

Water

D

Birds

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the agents responsible for the dispersion of bright-colored fleshy fruits. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are air, insects, water, and birds. 3. **Analyzing Fruit Characteristics**: Bright-colored fleshy fruits are typically small and vibrant, often in colors like red or black. These colors are designed to attract specific animals for seed dispersal. 4. **Considering the Role of Birds**: Birds are known to be attracted to bright colors. They consume these fruits, and in the process, they help in dispersing the seeds contained within them. This is an evolutionary adaptation that benefits both the plants and the birds. 5. **Comparing Other Options**: - **Air**: While some seeds are dispersed by wind, this is not applicable to fleshy fruits. - **Insects**: Insects may help in pollination but are not primary dispersers of fleshy fruits. - **Water**: Water can disperse seeds, but it is not the main method for bright-colored fleshy fruits. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is that bright-colored fleshy fruits are primarily dispersed by birds. **Final Answer**: Birds. ---
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