Plant morphology

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/plant-morphology

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the related fields?Taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, developmental biology, agriculture, and conservation science
2. What are the main parts of a plant?A plant has roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Each part does a special job to help the plant grow and reproduce.
3. Why do some plants have a big main root while others have many small roots?Plants with a taproot have one big root that goes deep to find water and stay steady. Plants with fibrous roots have many small roots that spread out to soak up surface water and nutrients.

Morphogenesis: The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape and structure.
Pollination Syndrome: A suite of floral traits that attract a specific group of pollinators.
Secondary Growth: The process in woody plants that increases the diameter of stems and roots.