Plants That Have Been Preserved in Herbaria as Part of a Research

question 40

Multiple Choice

Plants that have been preserved in herbaria as part of a research collection may have a useful lifespan as long as ________.

• A) 1 year
• B) 5 years
• C) 50 years
• D) 100 years
• E) 300 years

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Definitions:

Common Fibular

Nerve involved in motor and sensory functions of the lower leg, particularly in the muscles that flex the foot and toes.

Inferior Gluteal

Referring to the nerves or artery that serves the lower portion of the gluteal muscles in the buttocks, involved in the movement of the hip and thigh.

Ilioinguinal

Relating to the ilium, the largest bone in the pelvis, and the inguinal region, often referring to a specific nerve that carries sensation from the groin to the abdominal muscles.

Pudendal

Pertaining to the pudendum, the external genitalia, or the pudendal nerve that supplies the area.