10 Questions
What is the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning?
Pasture
How many species of land plants do botanists study approximately?
410,000
What is the study of fungi known as?
Mycology
Which term refers to the study of algae?
Phycology
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
Herbalism
What is the main function of the epidermis in plants?
Protection against water loss and regulation of gas exchange
What is the dorsoventral anatomy of the epidermis in leaves?
The upper and lower surfaces have somewhat different construction and may serve different functions
What replaces the epidermis in woody stems and some other stem structures?
Periderm
Which part of the plant does the epidermis cover?
Leaves, flowers, roots, and stems
What is the literal meaning of the word 'epidermis'?
Over-skin
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