Florida Plant Atlas Information and Usage

The video tutorial provides guidance on using the Florida Plant Atlas to study non-vascular plants, specifically bryophytes, liverworts, and mosses. It explains how to access the atlas through D2L, perform advanced searches, and interpret search results. The tutorial also covers plant details such as scientific names, common names, and herbarium specimens. The video concludes with tips on applying this knowledge to complete a lab report for module 7.

Which group of plants is the second largest after flowering vascular plants?

• Gymnosperms

• Non-vascular plants

• Algae

• Ferns

What is the primary purpose of the Florida Plant Atlas as mentioned in the video?

• To sell plant seeds

• To provide gardening tips

• To offer plant care services

• To identify non-vascular plants near your home

How can you access the Florida Plant Atlas according to the video?

• Through a mobile app

• Directly within D2L

• By visiting a local library

• Via a subscription service

What should you leave blank in the advanced search window to return all possible plants?

• Keywords

• Scientific name

• Common name

• Family name

Which county is used as an example for searching bryophytes in the video?

• Broward County

• Palm Beach County

• Orange County

• Miami-Dade County

What type of name is used to organize the spreadsheet in the search results?

• Scientific name

• Genus name

• Family name

• Common name

What additional information can be found about each plant in the search results?

• Soil type

• Herbarium specimen details

• Plant height

• Watering frequency

What can you view to see examples of the plants?

• Live plant samples

• 3D models

• Photo page

• Video tutorials

What kind of information is included in the herbarium specimen details?

• Plant care tips

• Life cycles and classification

• Nutritional value

• Market price

What is the main goal of using the Florida Plant Atlas as mentioned in the conclusion?

• To start a plant collection

• To create a plant database

• To prepare for a gardening competition

• To answer questions on a lab report