Morphology bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   Thimble-like cover protecting the root tip.

   Item

   Root cap

2. Clue

   Fine epidermal threads that absorb water.

   Item

   Root hairs

3. Clue

   Region of the stem where leaves are born.

   Item

   Node

4. Clue

   Two small leaf-like structures at the leaf base.

   Item

   Stipules

5. Clue

   Arrangement of veins in the lamina.

   Item

   Venation

6. Clue

   Pattern of leaf arrangement on the stem.

   Item

   Phyllotaxy

7. Clue

   Swollen stalk tip bearing the floral whorls.

   Item

   Thalamus

8. Clue

   Arrangement of ovules within the ovary.

   Item

   Placentation

9. Clue

   Fruit of mango and coconut with a stony endocarp.

   Item

   Drupe

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation