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What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
- Botanist (correct)
- Ecologist
- Zoologist
- Entomologist
Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
- Latin
- Sanskrit
- Arabic
- Ancient Greek (correct)
What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
- 100,000 species
- 391,000 species (correct)
- 200,000 species
- 500,000 species
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
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Which groups of organisms have traditionally been included in the study of botany?
Which groups of organisms have traditionally been included in the study of botany?
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Botany Overview
- A botanist is a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life.
Etymology of Botany
- The term 'botany' originates from the Greek word "botane", meaning "herb" or "grass".
Scope of Botany
- Botanists study approximately 400,000 vascular plant species.
History of Botany
- Botany originated as a part of ethnobotany, the study of traditional plant uses, in prehistory.
Traditional Focus of Botany
- Traditionally, botany has included the study of organisms such as algae, fungi, and lichens, in addition to plants.
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