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What term is used to describe the arrangement of veins in a leaf?
What term is used to describe the arrangement of veins in a leaf?
Which of the following describes a leaf apex?
Which of the following describes a leaf apex?
What is a characteristic of scale-like leaves?
What is a characteristic of scale-like leaves?
Which of the following terms refers to the edges of a leaf?
Which of the following terms refers to the edges of a leaf?
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Which aspect of a leaf is described as opposite to the petiole?
Which aspect of a leaf is described as opposite to the petiole?
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In what type of leaf arrangement are leaves positioned directly across from each other on a stem?
In what type of leaf arrangement are leaves positioned directly across from each other on a stem?
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The term used for a leaf's outer edge or outline is known as:
The term used for a leaf's outer edge or outline is known as:
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What is the primary function of scale-like leaves in certain plants?
What is the primary function of scale-like leaves in certain plants?
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What describes the arrangement of leaves in a distichous pattern?
What describes the arrangement of leaves in a distichous pattern?
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Which leaf arrangement features leaves that are perpendicular to one another?
Which leaf arrangement features leaves that are perpendicular to one another?
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What defines a whorled leaf arrangement?
What defines a whorled leaf arrangement?
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Which type of leaf arrangement is characterized by one leaf per node that alternates sides?
Which type of leaf arrangement is characterized by one leaf per node that alternates sides?
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Which of the following statements can be made about leaf venation?
Which of the following statements can be made about leaf venation?
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What is the primary factor controlling the phyllotaxis of a plant?
What is the primary factor controlling the phyllotaxis of a plant?
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In which leaf arrangement are two leaves found directly above each other at each node?
In which leaf arrangement are two leaves found directly above each other at each node?
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Which option does NOT accurately describe a property of distichous leaf arrangement?
Which option does NOT accurately describe a property of distichous leaf arrangement?
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What is the primary function of ligules and auricles in monocot leaves?
What is the primary function of ligules and auricles in monocot leaves?
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Which type of leaf is characterized by having leaflets that originate from a single axillary bud?
Which type of leaf is characterized by having leaflets that originate from a single axillary bud?
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What describes a ligule in monocots?
What describes a ligule in monocots?
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How are pinnately compound leaves structured?
How are pinnately compound leaves structured?
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What characteristic is typical of gymnosperm leaves?
What characteristic is typical of gymnosperm leaves?
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Which of the following statements about simple leaves is correct?
Which of the following statements about simple leaves is correct?
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Which leaf type has all leaflets attached at the same point at the end of the petiole?
Which leaf type has all leaflets attached at the same point at the end of the petiole?
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What would disqualify a leaf from being classified as compound?
What would disqualify a leaf from being classified as compound?
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What should students do with the leaves from the 10 forest trees at MMFR?
What should students do with the leaves from the 10 forest trees at MMFR?
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How many species of forest plants with known metamorphosed leaves need to be listed for assessment?
How many species of forest plants with known metamorphosed leaves need to be listed for assessment?
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What characteristic defines needle-like modified leaves?
What characteristic defines needle-like modified leaves?
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What is the primary function of leaves that can grow roots while still attached to the parent plant?
What is the primary function of leaves that can grow roots while still attached to the parent plant?
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Which of the following plants would most likely have bracts?
Which of the following plants would most likely have bracts?
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How do leaflet hooks assist certain plants?
How do leaflet hooks assist certain plants?
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What is the primary function of modified leaves known as bulbs?
What is the primary function of modified leaves known as bulbs?
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What adaptation do the third leaves at a node undergo in some plants to aid in water navigation?
What adaptation do the third leaves at a node undergo in some plants to aid in water navigation?
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In phyllodes, what part of the leaf is typically flattened for photosynthesis?
In phyllodes, what part of the leaf is typically flattened for photosynthesis?
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What is the purpose of litter-trapper modified leaves?
What is the purpose of litter-trapper modified leaves?
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Which of the following is true about leaf tendrils?
Which of the following is true about leaf tendrils?
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Which characteristic is NOT typical of modified leaves categorized as bracts?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of modified leaves categorized as bracts?
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What function do adhesive discs serve in modified leaves?
What function do adhesive discs serve in modified leaves?
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What type of modified leaves would you expect to see in plants like Bougainvillea?
What type of modified leaves would you expect to see in plants like Bougainvillea?
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Which type of modified leaves helps in nutrient utilization by trapping organic debris?
Which type of modified leaves helps in nutrient utilization by trapping organic debris?
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Which of the following correctly describes the leaves of Pine trees?
Which of the following correctly describes the leaves of Pine trees?
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Which of these statements is NOT true about modified leaves?
Which of these statements is NOT true about modified leaves?
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In what way do the leaf roots differ from other types of modified leaves?
In what way do the leaf roots differ from other types of modified leaves?
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Study Notes
Exercise 5a: Determination of Leaf Variation
- Topic: Leaf variation in tropical forest plants
- Objective: To determine the patterns of variation in leaves, focusing on composition, phyllotaxy, and blade characteristics.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Students will develop familiarity with leaf morphology.
- Students will learn about leaf classification complexity.
- Students will apply leaf classification knowledge to identify forest trees.
- Students will observe modified leaves and understand their importance to the plant.
Leaf Structure and Types
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Leaves:
- Most active and prominent plant organs
- Highly diverse in form and function
- Primarily responsible for photosynthesis
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Dicot Leaves:
- Typically rounded
- Reticulate venation (veins forming a net-like pattern)
- Relatively broad lamina
- Stipules present (small leaf-like structures at the base of the petiole)
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Monocot Leaves:
- Typically narrow and elongated
- Parallel venation
- Often isobilateral (both leaf surfaces are similar)
- Features like ligules and auricles are present to protect against dirt, dust, etc.
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Gymnosperm Leaves:
- Mostly small, needle-like, or scale-like.
- Often held together in fascicles
- Frequently evergreen (retain leaves year-round)
Leaf Composition
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Simple Leaves:
- Single, flattened blade per petiole (stalk)
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Compound Leaves:
- Divided into smaller leaflets
- Leaflets originate from a single axillary bud
- Pinnately compound: leaflets arranged along an extension of the petiole.
- Palmately compound: leaflets attached at the same point at the end of the petiole.
Leaf Arrangement (Phyllotaxy)
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Distycious (Alternate):
- One leaf per node, and usually opposite each other to maximize light uptake
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Decussate (Opposite):
- Two leaves per node
- Arranged perpendicular to their opposite neighbors (top/bottom)
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Whorled:
- Three or more leaves per node
- Typically arranged oppositely with each other.
Leaf Venation
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Venation: The arrangement of veins in a leaf
- Pinnate (veins arranged like a feather)
- Reticulate (veins form a network)
- Palmate (veins radiate from a central point)
- Parallel (veins run parallel to each other)
Leaf Shape
- Various shapes: acicular, subulate, linear, oblong, lanceolate, oblanceolate, ovate, obovate, elliptical, oval, orbicular, cordate, reniform, deltoid, rhombic, spathulate, and flabellate
Leaf Margins
- Different types of margins: entire, revolute, repand, sinuate, crenate, doubly crenate, serrate, doubly serrate, dentate, lobed, pinnati-lobed, palmati-lobed, runcinate, lyrate, cleft, pinnatipartite, palmatipartite, parted, pinnatisect, and palmatisect
Leaf Apex and Bases
- Apex: The tip of the leaf; various terms (acuminate, acute, cuspidate, emarginate, mucronate, obcordate, obtuse, truncate, etc.)
- Base: The part of the leaf attaching to the petiole; various terms (cuneate, acute, obtuse, rounded, truncate, cordate, inequilater, auriculate, sagittate, and hastate)
Modified Leaves
- Scale-like: Small, awns-like to protective
- Needle-like: Long and slender, common in conifers for protection and water conservation
- Bract: Leaf like structure that holds flowers or flowers clusters (usually colored)
- Phyllodes: Modified petiole flattened for photosynthesis
- Bulb: Fleshy, scaled leaves of lilies and daffodils; for storage.
- Leaf Tendril: Succulent leaf modified for support via climbing
- Spine: Leaf or leaf part modified into a sharp point for defense (e.g., cacti).
- Carnivorous: Leaves modified to trap insects in areas with nutrient deficiency (e.g., Venus flytrap)
- Spiny Stipules: Hard, pointed structures at the base of the petiole for protection
- Reproductive/Vegetative: Leaves capable of reproduction by growing roots while attached to the parent plant
- Leaflet Hooks: Three terminal leaflets modified for climbing
Leaf Roots: Adventitious Roots
- Modified leaves for buoyancy
- Modified leaves enable floating on water bodies
Litter-Trappers: Modified Leaves
- Leaves trap and channel decaying materials for nutrient absorption
Adhesive-Discs: Modified Leaves
- Modified leaves for attachment mechanism, such as creeping vines
Cotyledon (Seed Leaves)
- Modified leaf inside a seed for protecting newly emerging true leaves
Exercise 5 Instructions
- Field observation and laboratory analysis; group-based task
Dicot Leaves (Specific Task)
- Observe Binunga and Narra twigs, and identify blade, petiole, midrib, stipules, veins, and veinlets; illustrate and label parts
Monocot Leaves (Specific Task)
- Observe bamboo and Paragis leaves and identify blade, auricle, leaf sheath, and ligule; draw and label in worksheet
Gymnosperm Leaves (Specific Task)
- Observe a pine twig, noting needle-like or aciculate leaves clustered by bud scales; draw and label parts
Palm vs Gymnosperm Leaves (Specific Task)
- Observe Pitogo and Kaong leaves to identify and list any differences in structure
Leaf Classification (Specific Task)
- Examine leaves of 10 forest trees. List and describe each species based on the given guide.
Leaf Metamorphosis (Specific Task)
- Observe 5 forest trees with leaf metamorphosis; illustrate and describe modified parts and their function.
Assessment Items
- Provided a list of assessment components along with the maximum score for each.
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