# Acorn

An acorn is a small nut that comes from oak trees. It is the food for many animals and can grow into a big oak tree!

- **Category:** [Wonders](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/wonders)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

![Acorn](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424323/objects/5433.jpg)

## Appearance

The Acorn is a small, oval-shaped nut, typically brown or reddish-brown, with a distinct cap covering one end. Its smooth, hard shell often shows subtle stripes, setting it apart from other tree nuts.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Acorns can float on water to travel far away from their parent tree!
- Only one in ten thousand acorns grows into an oak tree!
- Some acorns can stay dormant underground for years before sprouting!
- The cap on an acorn protects it, like a tiny hard hat!

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 2.5 cm
- **Weight:** 5 g

## Traits

- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
- [Natural](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/natural): Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.

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## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Acorn?

Compare shape, texture, structure and where you found it. Worn shells, feathers, pine cones, coral and bone can look like something else entirely. Nature Find Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Acorn?

2.5 cm

### How much does Acorn weigh?

5 g

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Source: [Acorn: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/acorn)