Part – 4: Anatomy of Leaflet and Rachis <<< Part 3 — Part 5 >>> Anatomy of Cycas Leaflet Ø Cycas leaflet is with distinct midrib and lateral wings. Mid-rib is swollen and the wings are flattened. Margins of the leaves are revolute (curved downward) in Cycas revoluta. Ø […]
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Anatomy of Cycas Root and Coralloid Root
Part – 3: Anatomy of Normal and Coralloid Root <<< Part 2 — Part 4 >>> Cycas Anatomy of Tap-Root Ø The primary anatomical structure of Cycas tap-root resemble that of dicot root Ø The T.S. is circular in outline. Ø Anatomically the tap-root is differentiated into FOUR regions. […]
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Scientific Method (Steps of Scientific Investigation and Research: Notes)
“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge…” Carl Sagan Learning objectives: What is scientific methodology? | Steps of Scientific Method | Hypothesis Concept | What is an Experiment? | What is ‘Testing of Hypothesis’? | What is Theory? | Inductive vs Deductive […]
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Difference between Normal Root and Coralloid Root in Cycas
Cycas- Normal vs Coralloid Root Cycas is a Gymnosperm coming under the Class Cycadopsida and Order Cycadales. Cycas plants have TWO types of Roots – (1) Normal Roots and (2) Coralloid Roots. In this post, we discuss the Similarities and Differences between Normal Root and Coralloid Roots in Cycas with […]
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Classification of Gymnosperms by Sporne
There are many systems of classifications for Gymnosperms in the literature. In the previous post, we discussed the Chamberlain’s System of Classification of Gymnosperms. In this post, we discuss the Sporne’s System of Classification of Gymnosperms (1965). We will also discuss the characteristics of different Classes and Orders in the […]
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