Monday, 13 August 2012

Alyssa Minnick

Modified root of a plant: Roots for the tree make the foundation. There are many different types of roots as well, but are many different modified root types. These are Pneumatophores, a water storage root,  buttress roots, aerial roots, contractile roots and more.
Modified stem of a plant: Some plants posses modified stems that serve special purposes including food storage, support, or vegetation propagation.



Modified leaf of a plant: The leaves of plants exhibit a variety of adaptations including spines, vegetation reproduction, and even leaves that are carnivorous.

Connective Tissue: Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organ. Ears and noses are good example of what connective tissue really is.

Homologous structures: Showing a degree of similarity.
A cat, human, dog and horse all share the same homologous structure in our arms and legs.



1 comment:

  1. Thanks Alyssa! I have that you have 50 objects posted, which gives you 100 points. Thanks! Enjoy the very short summer you have left! See you next week!

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