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What is Dendrology?
What is a tree?
Woody plant with one central trunk
What is a shrub?
Plant with numerous woody stems
What is a vine?
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What is the canopy in a forest?
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What is the understory?
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What does the shrub layer refer to in a forest?
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What is the ground layer in forests?
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What is the Meristematic Zone?
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What are Ray Cells?
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What is the main function of Parenchyma Cells?
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What is Heartwood?
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What is Sapwood?
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What does diameter refer to in terms of a tree?
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What is the radius of a tree?
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What is an Annual Ring?
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What does Taxonomy study?
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What is Binomial Nomenclature?
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What is a Dichotomous Key?
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Study Notes
Dendrology Overview
- Dendrology is the study of trees and other woody plants, focusing on their structure and growth.
- Emphasizes the importance of woody material as the main support system in these plants.
Tree Types
- Tree: Characterized as a woody plant with a single central trunk, supporting a leafy canopy.
- Shrub: Defined as a plant with multiple woody stems, typically shorter than trees.
- Vine: A woody plant that grows by climbing or trailing and needs a support structure to thrive.
Forest Layers
- Canopy: The uppermost layer of a forest, consisting of the tops of trees that receive maximum sunlight.
- Understory: The layer beneath the canopy, which houses younger trees and plants that thrive in lower light conditions.
- Shrub Layer: Area in the forest where shrubs are more prominent than grasses and flowers, often providing habitat for various organisms.
- Ground Layer: The lowest layer of the forest, containing root systems, grasses, and flowering plants.
Cellular Structures
- Meristematic Zone: Regions in the tree where new cells are produced, crucial for growth, particularly found in root tips and twig buds.
- Ray Cells: Sheets of cells found in wood, extending from the inner bark towards the center of the tree, important for transporting nutrients.
- Parenchyma Cells: Cells focused on storing starch crystals, serving as a key energy reservoir for trees.
Wood Anatomy
- Heartwood: The central, non-living part of older trees, typically darker and denser than sapwood, providing structural support.
- Sapwood: The outer, younger layer of wood in a tree trunk, usually lighter in color and active in transporting nutrients.
Measurement Terms
- Diameter: Refers to the width across a circle, such as that of a tree trunk.
- Radius: The distance from the center of a circle or trunk to the outer edge, crucial for understanding tree size.
Growth Indicators
- Annual Ring: A ring-shaped layer of wood formed in a single growing season, useful for determining the age and growth conditions of a tree.
Taxonomy and Identification
- Taxonomy: The science of naming, describing, and classifying living organisms, essential for biological organization and study.
- Binomial Nomenclature: A two-part naming system (genus and species) used to provide a unique identification for organisms, facilitating scientific communication.
- Dichotomous Key: A tool that assists in identifying organisms through a series of binary choices, guiding users towards accurate classification.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of dendrology, exploring tree types, their structures, and the various layers of a forest ecosystem. Understand the differences between trees, shrubs, and vines, as well as the significance of each forest layer in supporting biodiversity.
