Dandelion seeds create a bizarre whirlpool in the air to fly
Hairlike filaments help spawn the swirling vortex and create drag
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BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND Dandelion seeds use a novel flying mechanism to fly to distant sprouting destinations.
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