Leaf Shape Quiz

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1. What does the term 'acicular' (acicularis) refer to?

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The correct answer describes 'acicular' as slender and pointed, resembling a needle.

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2. What does the term 'acuminate' (acuminata) describe?

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Acuminate is used to describe something tapering to a long point, opposite to having a rounded end, being square in shape, or having a wavy or zigzag pattern.

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3. What does the term 'acute' refer to?

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In geometry, an acute angle is pointed, with a short sharp apex angled less than 90 degrees. This is opposite to an obtuse angle, which has a larger, blunt apex angle greater than 90 degrees, and a right angle, which forms a perfect 90-degree angle. It is important to understand these distinctions when working with angles and geometry.

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4. What does it mean for a plant to be described as aristate (aristata)?

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Aristate (aristata) specifically refers to the characteristic of ending in a stiff, bristle-like point, rather than other features such as leaf shape, climate preference, or flower color.

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5. What does it mean for a leaf to be bipinnate (bipinnata)?

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In the case of a bipinnate leaf, each leaflet on the main leaf stalk is further divided into smaller leaflets, resulting in a feather-like appearance.

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What does the term 'acicular' (acicularis) refer to?
What does the term 'acuminate' (acuminata) describe?
What does the term 'acute' refer to?
What does it mean for a plant to be described as aristate (aristata)?
What does it mean for a leaf to be bipinnate (bipinnata)?
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