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A squirrel buries acorns in various soil locations across a forest during autumn. In spring, several forgotten acorns sprout into young oak trees. How does this animal behavior benefit oak trees?

Oak trees absorb nutrients directly from squirrel fur. Squirrels assist oak tree reproduction by dispersing and planting seeds in new locations. Squirrels protect oak leaves from absorbing excessive sunlight. Oak trees gain food energy by digesting buried acorns.

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Squirrels assist oak tree reproduction by dispersing and planting seeds in new locations.

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