What kind of plant uses fleshy fruits to disperse seeds?

Angiosperms are the group of plants that develop flowers and produce fruits, which are typically fleshy and serve the purpose of seed dispersal. These fleshy fruits attract animals, who eat them and subsequently spread the seeds contained within to different locations through defecation or by adhering to their fur. This mutualistic relationship enhances the chances of seed germination and the establishment of new plants in various environments.

In contrast, gymnosperms, which include conifers, produce seeds in cones and do not have fleshy fruits, relying instead on wind or other mechanisms for seed dispersal. Mosses and ferns are non-flowering plants and reproduce using spores rather than seeds, so they lack the fleshy fruits characteristic of angiosperms. This unique reproduction strategy is a defining characteristic of angiosperms and highlights their adaptability in ecosystems.