Consider a plant with a compound umbel inflorescence. If each ray of the main umbel bears a small, condensed cyme instead of a single flower, how would this modified inflorescence be BEST classified, and what advantage might this structure confer?
Cyme of umbels; enhanced seed dispersal
Compound raceme of umbels; protection from herbivores
Compound umbel of cymes; increased flower number and display area
Hypanthodium; trap for pollinators
Related Questions
Differentiating between a thyrse and a mixed inflorescence can be challenging. Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes a thyrse from a truly mixed inflorescence?
A thyrse always has a determinate main axis, while a mixed inflorescence always has an indeterminate main axis.
A thyrse has a cymose arrangement of racemose units, while a mixed inflorescence combines different inflorescence types randomly.
A thyrse always has brightly colored bracts, while a mixed inflorescence lacks bracts.
A thyrse has a racemose arrangement of cymose units, while a mixed inflorescence combines different inflorescence types in a less predictable pattern.
The ratio of inflorescence having pedicellate and sessile flowers among the following is. Raceme, Spike, Corymb, Head, Spadix, Umbel, Solitary Cyme, Cymule, Compound Raceme compound umbel is
In a hypothetical plant species, the inflorescence exhibits a unique combination of features: a condensed cymose head surrounded by an involucre of brightly colored bracts that mimic petals. The individual flowers within the head are inconspicuous. Which existing inflorescence type does this MOST closely resemble, and what evolutionary advantage might this unique structure offer?
Cyathium; protection from herbivores
Hypanthodium; trap for pollinators
Capitulum; enhanced pollinator attraction
Verticillaster; increased seed dispersal
A plant exhibits a unique inflorescence where the peduncle is flattened and bears sessile flowers in a centripetal fashion. Small, scaly bracts are present, and the oldest flowers are located at the periphery. This type of inflorescence is MOST accurately classified as a:
Cyathium
Hypanthodium
Capitulum
Verticillaster
In an inflorescence, two types of small, sessile flowers were observed. They are arranged in centripetal manner and have reduced hair-like sepals. Which pair of the following I.Nectar glands at the base of the corollacharacters are not associated with such flowers? I.Nectar glands at the base of the corolla II.Axile placentation III.Superior ovary IV.Scaly bracts
II and III
III and IV
I and II
I and IV
Study the following pairs.
I. Modified - Unisexual - Chalazal
aerial stem flowers entry of
Develop pollen tube
Acropetally
II. Flowers - Pedicels of all - Presence of
achlamydeous the flowers false whorl
are of same
Length
III. Cohesion of - Centrifugal - Male flowers
Bracts opening of many
forming a cup flowers
IV. flower - Presence of - terminal part
Formation on rachilla of the peduncle
One side in a is flowerless
Spiral manner
Select the correct pair of answers in which the former represents the set of characters present in poinsettia and the latter in the pair represents the set of characters present in casuarina.
II and III
I and II
IV and III
III and I
Consider the following statements. I. In racemose inflorescence, the flowers are brone in a basipetal order. II. Epigynous flowers are seen in rose plant. III. In brinjal, the ovary is superior. Of these statements.
I and II are true but III is false
I and III are true but II is false
I and II are false but III is true
I and III are false but II is true
In an inflorescence, two types of small, sessile flowers were observed. They are arranged in centripetal manner and have reduced hair-like sepals. Which pair of the following I.Nectar glands at the base of the corollacharacters are not associated with such flowers? I.Nectar glands at the base of the corolla II.Axile placentation III.Superior ovary IV.Scaly bracts
I and II
II and III
III and IV
I and IV