Plant morphology
Plant Morphology (Pronunciation: /plænt mɔːrˈfɒlədʒi/)
Plant Morphology is the study of the physical form and external structure of plants. This is distinct from, but closely related to, plant anatomy which studies the internal structure of plants.
Etymology
The term "Plant Morphology" is derived from the Greek words "morph" meaning 'shape, form', and "logia" meaning 'study of'.
Definition
Plant Morphology is a sub-discipline of botany concerned with the physical form and external structures of plants. This includes aspects such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the shape and structure of flowers and fruits, and the lifespan of the plant (annual, biennial, perennial).
Related Terms
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, and classification.
- Phenology: The study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and interannual variations in climate.
- Plant Anatomy: The study of the internal structure of plants.
- Plant Physiology: The study of the functions, or physiology, of plants.
- Taxonomy: The science of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plant morphology
- Wikipedia's article - Plant morphology
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