The last of Its kind, the story of encephalartos woodii

The video tells the story of Encephalitis Woodii, a rare plant species discovered by John Medley Wood in 1895. Once abundant, cycads like E. Woodii thrived during the Jurassic period but declined due to competition from modern plants. E. Woodii is now the last of its kind, with no female counterpart found to ensure its survival. Researchers continue to search for a mate, while the plant remains under human care.

Who discovered the Encephalitis Woody Eye and when?

• Gregor Mendel in 1865

• Alfred Wallace in 1900

• John Medley Wood in 1895

• Charles Darwin in 1859

What percentage of Earth's plants were cycads during the Jurassic period?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

Which of the following events contributed to the decline of cycads?

• The spread of deserts

• The increase in volcanic activity

• The extinction of mammals

• The rise of flowering plants

What is the main challenge in preserving the Encephalitis Woody Eye?

• It requires a specific soil type

• It is highly susceptible to pests

• It cannot survive in cold climates

• It needs a female plant to reproduce

What does it mean for a plant to be dioecious?

• It can self-pollinate

• It has both male and female flowers on the same plant

• It requires separate male and female plants to reproduce

• It can reproduce without pollination