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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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What does the specific epithet 'horizontalis' in *Cotoneaster horizontalis* most likely describe?
Options
A The origin of the plant
B The colour of the plant
C The growth habit of the plant
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D The person who discovered it
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The specific epithet 'horizontalis' describes the growth habit of the plant, which is low and spreading horizontally.

Hint

This word is a direct description of how the plant grows.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1068 of 2556
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