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newbem

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Why were Latin polynomials and common names inadequate means of classifying plants?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are eight ways scientists group plants for classification?
 
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dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Latin polynomials were found to be inadequate because they were too long and
cumbersome.
 Common names were inadequate because major problems arose as a result of
language and plant differences throughout the world.

Answer to Question 2

 Kind of stem
 Size of the plant
 Stem growth form
 Kind of fruit
 Life cycle of the plant
 Foliage retention
 Temperature tolerances
 Number of cotyledons and venation


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