5.4 - The Inflorescence
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What is inflorescence?
💡 Hint: Think about how flowers are positioned on a stem.
Define racemose inflorescence.
💡 Hint: Recall which flowers bloom first.
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What type of inflorescence has the main axis continuing to grow?
💡 Hint: This type allows for multiple flowers along the same stem.
True or False: In cymose inflorescence, the oldest flowers are at the top.
💡 Hint: Think about how new blooms develop in relation to older ones.
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Considering climate variation, propose how inflorescence patterns could evolve over time in a specific ecological niche.
💡 Hint: Think of environmental pressures and reproductive strategies.
Discuss the impact of pollination strategies on the development of inflorescence types.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between floral structures and their pollinators.
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