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a tough, leathery shell, and borne in a cup-shaped cupule. the acorn provides an important food resource for many animals , including birds , squirrels , deer , and bear . reflecting the harmony in nature, many of these same animals also serve as dispersal agents for the acorn, spreading its germination
range out beyond the shadow of the parent tree. at one time, the acorn was a dietary staple for the indigenous peoples in north america who were able to leach out the bitter tannins. in southern europe and parts of asia, acorns have been ground into a flour used for making bread or flavored jelly. contents...
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