How is a coconut or water lily fruit dispersed?

Coconuts are dispersed primarily by water; their buoyant shells allow them to float and travel across oceans to germinate on distant shores. Water lilies, on the other hand, typically rely on water currents and animals for dispersal; their seeds can be carried away by water or ingested by animals, which later excrete them in different locations. Both methods ensure that the plants can spread their offspring to new habitats conducive to growth.