A pine cone is the fruit of a pine tree that contains seeds for reproduction. It consists of scales that are arranged around a central axis and protect the seeds until they are ripe. When the cone is ripe, it opens and releases the seeds, which are then most often spread by wind, water or animals. Follow our community of deep thinkers, questioners and scientific minds 👉 @thatisnewton @thatisnewton 👉 @thatisnewton @thatisnewton 👉 @thatisnewton @thatisnewton All credits to respective creators/o