Cladistics is a phylogenetic classification method based on shared evolutionary traits, emphasizing common ancestry and phylogenetic relationships among organisms. Performing a cladistic analysis of a group of taxa involves a systematic process of character coding, character state identification, and the construction of a cladogram (phylogenetic tree). Here are the basic […]
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Anomalous Secondary Thickening in Bougainvillea Stem
Bougainvillea (belongs to Nyctaginaceae family) is a thorny ornamental bushy plant extensively grown as ornamental hedges. The inflorescence of Bougainvillea consists of large colourful petal-like bracts which surround three simple flowers. A large number of colour variants for the bracts are available. Anatomically Bogainvillea is peculiar that its secondary thickening […]
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Anatomy in Relation to Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
Plant anatomy, the study of the internal structure of plants, is crucial in understanding plant systematics or taxonomy. Plant anatomy provides important information about the evolutionary relationships and adaptations of plants, which are used to classify and identify them. The present articles discusses the significance of Anatomy in Relation to […]
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