plant ecology Flashcards
1
Q
define morphological plasticity
A
when a plant changes its distribution of energy to fit its environment. it will often end up looking different
2
Q
explain how the engulfing theory outlines plant evolution
A
microorganisms engulfing one another and working mutualistically resulted in a functioning organism
3
Q
define monocotyledon in terms of the growth movement of grass veins
A
the veins grow upward through the entire plant
4
Q
define homology
A
similarities due to genetic similarities
5
Q
define analogy
A
similarities despite genetic differences
6
Q
define entomophily. how do plants pollenate conspecifics?
A
plants have certain shapes and cues to ensure they attract specific pollinators that will go to others of the same species
