Chapter 2 Tree Identification

Question 1

Taxonomy

Answer 1

Science that studies the description, denomination, and classification of living organisms based on their similarities and differences. Contrast with morphology.

Question 2

Kingdom

Answer 2

Primary taxonomic group, separating plants from animals

Question 3

Division

Answer 3

Phylum. Taxonomic group below the kingdom level but above the class level.

Question 4

Phylum

Answer 4

Primary taxonomic group within a kingdom. Division.

Question 5

Vascular plants

Answer 5

Plants with xylem and phloem elements for conducting water, nutrients, and photosynthesis.

Question 6

Angiosperm

Answer 6

Plant with seeds borne in an ovary. Consists of two large groups: monocotyledons (grasses, palms, and related plants) and dicotyledons (most woody trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and related plants). Contrast with gymnosperm.

Question 7

Gymnosperm

Answer 7

Plants with exposed seeds, usually within cones. Contrast with angiosperm. Ginkgos and conifers. Come bearing plants.

Question 8

Class

Answer 8

Taxonomic group below the division (phylum) level and above the order level.

Question 9

Dicotyledon

Answer 9

Plant with two cotyledons in its embryo; netted or palmate leaf veins; and flowers with three, four, or five petals, or petals in multiples of these numbers. Contrast with monocotyledons.
Most common tree species.

Question 10

Monocotyledons

Answer 10

Plant with an embryo that has one seed leaf (cotyledon). Examples are grasses and palms. Contrast with dicotyledon.
Conifers, bananas, palms, lilies, orchids