A taxonomist discovers a new species of insect. Phylogenetic analysis places it within the order Coleoptera, but its morphology is so unique it warrants a new family. Which of the following taxonomic ranks will not necessarily be assigned a new name for this insect?
Order
Family
Genus
Species
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Which part of the papilionaceous corolla encloses the other petals in the bud stage and is the largest petal?
Standard petal
Wing petals
Keel petals
Calyx
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding the standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla.
It is the largest petal.
It is also called the vexillum.
It overlaps the wings.
It is the smallest petal.
The vexillum, a characteristic of the papilionaceous corolla, is also referred to as the:
Standard petal
Wing petal
Keel petal
Sepal
In a papilionaceous corolla, the largest petal that overlaps the two lateral petals is known as the:
Standard
Wing
Keel
Bract
Which of the following describes the standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla?
Posterior, largest petal
Anterior, smallest petal
Lateral petals
Fused petals forming a tube
