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What is the kingdom of the corn plant?

Fungi

Animalia

Plantae (correct)

Protista

What characteristics define the kingdom of the corn plant?

Eukaryotic, multicellular, autotrophic, cellulose cell wall

What phylum do corn plants belong to?

Tracheophyta (correct)

Lycopodiophyta

Bryophyta

Chlorophyta

What characteristics define the phylum Tracheophyta?

Plants with vascular tissue Signup and view all the answers

What class do corn plants belong to?

Angiospermae Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the class Angiospermae?

Flowering plant, seeds inside fruits Signup and view all the answers

What order do corn plants belong to?

Graminales Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the order Graminales?

Grasses Signup and view all the answers

What family do corn plants belong to?

Graminaceae Signup and view all the answers

Describe the family Graminaceae.

Leaves in two rows on round or flattened stem Signup and view all the answers

What genus does the corn plant belong to?

Zea Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for the genus Zea?

Corn plant Signup and view all the answers

What species is the cultivated corn plant?

Zea mays Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the species Zea mays?

Cultivated; domesticated corn plant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plant Classification of Corn

Corn is classified within the Kingdom Plantae, characterized as eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that are autotrophic and possess a cellulose cell wall.

Phylum Classification

Within the Plantae kingdom, corn belongs to the Phylum Tracheophyta, which includes plants that have vascular tissue, allowing for efficient nutrient and water transport.

Class of Corn

Corn is categorized under the Class Angiospermae, identifying it as a flowering plant that produces seeds encased within fruits.

Order Classification

The Order Graminales encompasses grasses, which is where corn is classified, indicating its relation to other grass species.

Family of Corn

Corn is part of the Family Graminaceae, featuring distinctive leaf arrangements with two rows on a round or flattened stem, typical of grasses.

Genus Identification

The Genus name for corn is Zea, differentiating it from other plant genera and specifying its botanical grouping.

Species of Corn

The Species designation Zea mays refers specifically to domesticated and cultivated corn, the variety commonly grown for agricultural purposes.

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Test your knowledge on the classification of corn plants with these informative flashcards. Each card presents a different taxonomic level from kingdom to family, helping you understand the hierarchy of plant classification. Perfect for botany enthusiasts or students learning about plant biology!